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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Kaksi haahkaa is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows two birds on a rocky shore by the water. One bird is standing tall with white and black feathers and a greenish-yellow beak. The other bird is sitting, with brown and white patterned feathers, looking down. Behind them, a foggy coastline stretches into the distance with hills and a quiet sea. The standing bird’s feathers are painted with careful attention to light and shadow, making them look almost three-dimensional. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to blend the colors of the water and sky, creating a soft, dreamy effect. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
Ferdinand von Wright (19 March 1822, Haminalahti, near Kuopio - 31 July 1906, Kuopio) was a Finnish painter (belonging to Swedish-speaking population of Finland) - He is best known for his landscapes and animal…
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