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Kevät Gagnesissa, by Carl Wargh, unspecified

Kevät Gagnesissa

Carl Wargh

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Kevät Gagnesissa is an unspecified by Carl Wargh, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Carl Wargh
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rows of plowed fields in earthy reds and greens. A few bare trees dot the landscape, and a low stone wall separates the fields from a cluster of simple houses in the background. The sky is a pale blue, and the brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a textured feel. The artist used bold colors to show the difference between the turned soil and the untouched land. The houses look old and plain, blending into the earthy tones around them. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

About the artist

Artist

Carl Wargh

Carl Wargh painted sunlit Finnish streets and harbor views in the mid-20th century.

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