Artwork
Kaukola Ridge at Sunset
Kaukola Ridge at Sunset is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Kaukola Ridge at Sunset is an oil painting created by Albert Edelfelt in 1890.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene Finnish landscape at sunset, featuring a calm lake, young pines, and a wooded bay with islets, framed by a diagonally running ridge.
Technique & Style
Edelfelt's work showcases his skill in rendering natural scenery, with attention to the interplay of light and landscape.
History & Provenance
Edelfelt painted the work in summer 1889 at Saari's estate in Tammela, Tavastia, on land owned by his wife's family. It is now housed at Ateneum in Helsinki.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
