From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
Kylmä talviaamu Helsingissä is a work by Magnus von Wright, held at Helsinki City Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet snowy town with simple wooden houses. Smoke rises from chimneys, and a horse-drawn sleigh rests in the street. In the background, a large building with a dome and columns stands out against the pale sky. The artist used light pencil strokes to build up shapes, almost like a soft sketch. The snow covers everything, giving the scene a calm, cold feel. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
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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