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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Peippoja ja urpiaisia is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a group of eight birds gathered near a wooden fence and some dry grass. The birds have different colors—some are brown and white, others have bright red patches on their heads or chests. One bird sits on the fence while the others stand or walk on the ground. The artist paid close attention to how light and shadow make the feathers look real. The dark background helps the birds stand out. Try looking up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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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