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Annankatu kylmänä talviaamuna, by Magnus von Wright, unspecified

Annankatu kylmänä talviaamuna

Magnus von Wright

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Annankatu kylmänä talviaamuna is an unspecified by Magnus von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.

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

About this work

This painting shows a quiet winter morning in a small village. Snow covers the ground, roofs, and bare trees. A horse pulls a sled loaded with hay, while two people in heavy coats stand nearby. In the background, smoke rises from chimneys, and a few buildings huddle under a pale blue sky. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the snow, making some spots glow while others stay shadowy. The horse’s breath is even visible in the cold air. If you like this kind of detail, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Portrait of Magnus von Wright
Artist

Magnus von Wright

Magnus von Wright (13 June 1805 – 5 July 1868) was a Finnish painter and educator. In addition to bird illustrations, he was also known for his landscapes. He was one of the four sibling von Wright artists.

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