Artwork
Villa Kronberg
Villa Kronberg is a drawing by Raimo Lasmo. It is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.
About this work
Overview
Villa Kronberg is a drawing by Raimo Lasmo, depicting a simple house with a slanted roof.
Subject & Meaning
The house features rough, textured walls in browns and reds, contrasting with a blue and green sky. The title 'Villa Kronberg' is signed alongside the artist's name.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, uneven paint application, suggesting a watercolor or pastel technique. The textured blocks and expressive sky create a lively color contrast.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raimo Lasmo knew how to draw a porch. That’s the first thing you notice about his work—the quiet, sloping roofs of villas around Helsinki, rendered in ink like someone slowing down to really look. He sketched the same…
