Satama

Satama

Vihtori Ylinen

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a person leaning over a wooden railing, looking down at the water. Behind them, a small white church with a red dome sits near a cluster of green and red buildings. The sky is bright blue, and a boat with a brown sail is docked nearby. On the railing, there are two metal jars and a few scattered items. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a rough, textured look. The artist focused on everyday life near the water, with simple shapes and bold colors. If you like this style, check out impasto for more on thick paint techniques.

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