Artwork
lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, cantus musica

lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, cantus musica is a photography by Eric O. W. Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency. This image depicts a pair of stained-glass windows with dark frames, featuring geometric patterns and figurative designs.
About this work
Overview
This image depicts a pair of stained-glass windows with dark frames, featuring geometric patterns and figurative designs.
Subject & Meaning
The windows contain circular panels, one with floral motifs and the other with a figure holding a staff, possibly a historical or religious character, though details are unclear.
Technique & Style
The glass is divided into small squares, some colored and others clear, allowing light to pass through, and is characterized by a simple, geometric style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eric O. W. Ehrström spent years on his hands and knees, squinting at stained-glass windows under scaffolding. He didn’t just snap photos—he climbed into the frames, capturing the way light turns red into honey and blue…












