Suopeltovuori Haminalahdessa

Suopeltovuori Haminalahdessa

Magnus von Wright

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a rocky cliffside with jagged stones and a few scraggly trees. The sky above is partly cloudy, with soft light hitting the rocks. In the foreground, fallen branches and boulders cover the ground, and a tall pine stands alone on the left. The artist paid close attention to how light and shadow play across the rocks, making them look almost three-dimensional. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and greens dominating the scene. If you like this kind of detailed landscape, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more works like this.

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