Artwork
Perhe
Perhe is an unspecified painting by Jalmari Ruokokoski. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
This painting shows a man in a dark suit holding a baby, with a woman in a simple dress standing close behind.
This painting shows a man in a dark suit holding a baby, with a woman in a simple dress standing close behind. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, leaving some areas blurry. The colors are muted—soft whites, grays, and earthy browns—with a hint of green in the woman’s dress.
The signature in the corner reads "J. Ruokokoski" with the year 1921. The painting feels more like a sketch than a polished work, with thick, visible strokes of paint.
Look up impasto next to see how this thick paint technique works.
Overview
Perhe, a 1921 painting by J. Ruokokoski, depicts a family scene with a man, woman, and baby. The work is characterized by loose brushstrokes and muted colors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man in a dark suit holding a baby, with a woman in a simple dress standing behind. The scene conveys a sense of domestic intimacy.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, visible strokes of paint, with some areas left blurry. The artist's use of impasto creates a textured surface, giving the work a sketch-like quality.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed 'J. Ruokokoski' and dated 1921 in the corner, providing a clear attribution and date.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joel Jalmari Ruokokoski, known as Jali (1886-1936) was a Finnish Expressionist painter.
