Artwork

Hietalahdenkatu 2

Hietalahdenkatu 2, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897
Hietalahdenkatu 2, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Hietalahdenkatu 2 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

Hietalahdenkatu 2 is a painting created by Rudolf Åkerblom around 1897.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two old houses, one yellow and one white, with dark roofs and chimneys, set amidst trees and bushes. The simple composition suggests a quiet, everyday scene.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a straightforward style, with the artist employing lines and dots to render the image.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rudolf Åkerblom

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

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