Artwork
Spennertin tontti, nykyinen Mannerheimintie 84
Spennertin tontti, nykyinen Mannerheimintie 84 is a drawing by Olga Forslund. It is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum. A serene street scene is depicted, featuring bare trees and weathered brick buildings.
About this work
Overview
A serene street scene is depicted, featuring bare trees and weathered brick buildings. A solitary figure is shown walking along the path.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures a tranquil atmosphere, with a lone individual carrying an object, set against a backdrop of worn structures and bare trees, evoking a sense of stillness and emptiness.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of thin lines to convey texture and shading, particularly in the trees and buildings, utilizing techniques such as cross-hatching to create depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Olga Forslund left a small but vivid slice of early 20th-century life in her pencil drawings.
