Artwork
Asetelma, malja, metsätorvi, plyymejä sekä vyö
Asetelma, malja, metsätorvi, plyymejä sekä vyö is an unspecified painting by Ivar Kaskas. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. A still life painting depicts a collection of objects against a dark background.
About this work
Overview
A still life painting depicts a collection of objects against a dark background. The arrangement includes a metal helmet, leather gloves, a wooden box, a curved horn, and a sword.
Subject & Meaning
The objects are tied together with a red bow, drawing attention to the composition. The helmet and sword are prominent, while the other objects remain somewhat obscured.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume, particularly on the helmet and sword.
Artist & collection
Artist
Finnish artist Ivar Kaskas painted still lifes around the early 1900s. One of his works in this set is *Asetelma, malja, metsätorvi, plyymejä sekä vyö*, a painting that gathers everyday objects like a bowl, a hunting…
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