Artwork
Taiteilijan omat hautajaiset I
Taiteilijan omat hautajaiset I is an unspecified painting by Karl Jansson. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Taiteilijan omat hautajaiset I depicts a procession moving across an open field toward a modest village. Dark, storm‑laden clouds dominate the sky, while a white church with a soaring steeple and a handful of red‑tiled houses appear in the distance.
Subject & Meaning
The work suggests a funeral march, the title indicating a self‑referential burial. The juxtaposition of the somber atmosphere with the small, illuminated village may allude to themes of mortality, community, and the passage from life to an afterlife.
Technique & Style
Painted with rapid, loose brushwork, the surface feels sketch‑like and energetic. A muted palette of earthy browns, grays and subdued tones reinforces the melancholic mood, while the handling of paint remains relatively thin, avoiding the heavy texture of impasto.
History & Provenance
The piece is catalogued as an image work; further details about its creation date, exhibition history, or ownership are not provided in the available records.
Context
The composition aligns with early 20th‑century Finnish modernism, where artists often employed simplified forms and restrained colour to convey emotional narratives. The rural setting and modest architecture reflect a national focus on landscape and community life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Jansson painted scenes and people in a straightforward way, leaving a small but clear trail of work.
Hiekkasärkkiä
De Sint-Gilliskerk in Brugge
Winterlandschap met ijspret
View of a Street in Østerbro outside Copenhagen. Morning Light
Jokimaisema
Et hus på Alheden
American Troops Going up the Line
Boslandschap
A Bog with Peat Cutters. Høsterkøb, North Zealand
Siltamaisema Saksasta
Landschap met wandelaars
River view