Artwork
lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, comedia retoria
lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, comedia retoria is a photography by Eric O. W. Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency.
About this work
The windows are surrounded by a decorative border, with the words "COMEDIA" and "RETORIA" written below each window.
This image shows a black and white photograph of two stained glass windows, each with an oval-shaped design. The left window features a man in a long coat and hat, standing in front of a tree with a basket at his feet. The right window depicts a woman in a long dress, holding a basket and standing in front of a tree.
The windows are surrounded by a decorative border, with the words "COMEDIA" and "RETORIA" written below each window. The background of the photograph is a light brown color, with a darker brown border around the edges.
The photograph appears to be a historical image, possibly taken in the early 20th century. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Ehrström, Eric O. W.
Overview
A black and white photograph depicts two stained glass windows, each featuring a figure amidst foliage, surrounded by decorative borders and inscriptions.
Subject & Meaning
The windows show a man and woman, each standing before a tree, with the words 'COMEDIA' and 'RETORIA' below, suggesting a thematic or symbolic connection between the images.
Technique & Style
The stained glass windows exhibit oval-shaped designs and decorative borders, while the photograph itself has a light brown background and darker brown edges, indicating a historical photographic process.
History & Provenance
The photograph is likely from the early 20th century, and is associated with the artist E. Ehrström.
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…
Omakuva
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkuna, Jeesuksen syntymä
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkunat
lasimaalauksia, Suomen kansallismuseon pääportaikko, ethnographia - historia - archaeologia
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lasimaalaus, Kemiön kirkon kuori-ikkuna
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä