Artwork
Runoilija, harjoitelma Kansallisteatterin kattomaalaukseen
Runoilija, harjoitelma Kansallisteatterin kattomaalaukseen is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Yrjö Ollila. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Runoilija, harjoitelma Kansallisteatterin kattomaalaukseen is a pastel work created by Yrjö Ollila around 1919.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a solitary figure seated with their head in their hands, conveying a sense of fatigue or disorientation. The pose is subdued, lacking dramatic flair.
Technique & Style
The pastel's soft colors are applied to rough paper, resulting in a grainy texture. The medium and technique suggest a rapid study, consistent with Ollila's frequent use of pastels for preparatory work.
History & Provenance
This work may be a study for a larger ceiling painting intended for a theater, possibly the Kansallisteatteri.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila (20 July 1887, Helsinki – 14 November 1932, Helsinki) was a Finnish Impressionist painter, designer and muralist.
