Keisarillisen jääkärirykmentin sotilas

Keisarillisen jääkärirykmentin sotilas

Magnus von Wright

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a soldier in a black and blue uniform, holding a rifle and wearing a backpack. The soldier is standing on a grassy hill, with a beige background behind them. The soldier's uniform is detailed, with a black hat adorned with a white feather and a blue jacket with white buttons. The rifle is held upright, with the soldier's hand resting on the barrel. The backpack is worn over the soldier's shoulder, with a canteen and other equipment visible. The painting is a detailed and realistic depiction of a soldier, with attention paid to the uniform and equipment. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.

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