Artwork
Paimentyttö
Paimentyttö is an unspecified painting by Yrjö Ollila. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Paimentyttö is a painting by Yrjö Ollila, created around 1919.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a young woman in a landscape with sheep, wearing an orange dress with a purple collar and holding a leafy branch. The serene scene is set amidst rolling hills and trees, with the woman as the central figure.
Technique & Style
Ollila's use of color and light conveys warmth, while loose and expressive brushstrokes add texture and depth to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila (20 July 1887, Helsinki – 14 November 1932, Helsinki) was a Finnish Impressionist painter, designer and muralist.
