Artwork

Annankatu 12 - Uudenmaankatu 17, Leschen talo

Annankatu 12 - Uudenmaankatu 17, Leschen talo, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897
Annankatu 12 - Uudenmaankatu 17, Leschen talo, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Annankatu 12 - Uudenmaankatu 17, Leschen talo is a drawing by Rudolf Åkerblom. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.

About this work

Overview

Annankatu 12 - Uudenmaankatu 17, Leschen talo is a drawing created by Rudolf Åkerblom around 1897.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene street corner scene featuring a prominent wooden building with a simple, robust appearance. The surrounding environment includes a cobblestone road, trees, and smaller buildings, set against a pale sky.

Technique & Style

Åkerblom employed fine lines to capture the shadows and texture of the scene, particularly on the building's walls. The inclusion of a streetlamp and trees adds depth to the composition, creating a sense of realism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rudolf Åkerblom

Rudolf Åkerblom (1849–1925) was an artist, born in Helsinki.

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