Artwork
Kreeta Haapasalo soittaa kannelta
Kreeta Haapasalo soittaa kannelta is an unspecified painting by Robert Wilhelm Ekman. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Kreeta Haapasalo soittaa kannelta' is a depiction of a domestic scene. It shows four people in a dimly lit, wood-paneled room.
Subject & Meaning
The scene centers around a woman in dark clothing holding a round object, possibly a kantele, a traditional Finnish instrument. She is surrounded by children, one of whom is holding a baby, suggesting a familial setting.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly on the woman's hands and the table's surface, creating a three-dimensional effect through the use of impasto. This technique adds depth and tangibility to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Wilhelm Ekman (August 13, 1808 – February 19, 1873), a.k.a. R. W. Ekman, was a significant teacher and painter of the Finnish romantic portraits and early national romanticism.
Kreeta Haapasalo Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage
Lepääviä maalaisia ja tanssivia lapsia
Italialainen mies lapsi käsivarrellaan
Talvikalastusta Turun linnan ulkopuolella
"Satu seitsemästä sisaruksesta", luonnos Haeggströmin sisarusten ryhmämuotokuvaa (1862) varten
Turun palo
Pentti Lyytinen lukee runojaan savolaisessa pirtissä
Kreeta Haapasalo soittaa kannelta talonpoikaistuvassa
