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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Metsoja soitimella is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows three birds in a wooded area. The biggest bird stands tall with its feathers spread wide, its head bright red and its body a mix of dark and greenish-blue. The other two birds sit close to the ground, their feathers patterned in earthy browns. Tall trees and mossy logs fill the background, giving the scene a quiet, natural feel. The artist paid close attention to how light falls on the birds, making their feathers look almost three-dimensional. The way the colors shift from dark to light helps the birds stand out against the forest. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
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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