Artwork
Savustettuja kaloja
Savustettuja kaloja is an unspecified painting by Jalmari Ruokokoski. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Savustettuja kaloja' is a still life depicting a cooked fish and accompanying objects.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a charred fish on a white cloth, accompanied by red berries and a small white napkin, set against a dark, textured background.
Technique & Style
Thick brushstrokes, particularly on the fish's skin, create a textured appearance, contrasting with the smoother surrounding elements. The use of thick paint is characteristic of the impasto technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joel Jalmari Ruokokoski, known as Jali (1886-1936) was a Finnish Expressionist painter.
