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Ensi yllätys, by Ferdinand von Wright, unspecified

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Ensi yllätys is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand von Wright
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a white calf standing in a barn with three geese. The calf faces the geese, who are standing to its left. The geese are brown and white, with their beaks open as if they are honking. In the background, there is a wooden fence and a tree visible through the open barn door. The floor of the barn is covered in straw. The calf appears to be the center of attention, with the geese seemingly reacting to its presence. The painting's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the calf and geese. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Wright, Ferdinand von.

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