Artwork
Pojat luodolla (Porkkalasta)
Pojat luodolla (Porkkalasta) is a photography by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Järvenpää Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pojat luodolla (Porkkalasta) is an oil painting executed around 1913 by Finnish artist Venny Soldan‑Brofeldt. The work depicts a coastal scene where two young boys are engaged in fishing activities on a rugged shoreline, under a clear blue sky.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a youthful encounter with nature: one boy stands with a fishing rod, gazing toward the sea, while the other sits on the rocks, apparently preparing his catch. The setting emphasizes the relationship between the figures and the untamed marine environment, reflecting everyday life along Finland’s coast.
Technique & Style
Soldan‑Brofeldt applied thick layers of paint, especially on the water and rock surfaces, creating a pronounced impasto effect. The heavy brushwork gives the waves and stones a tactile quality, while the overall palette of blues and earth tones conveys the brightness of the sky and the ruggedness of the shoreline.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced circa 1913, during the artist’s mature period. It is known by the Finnish title Pojat luodolla and the alternative name Porkkalasta, indicating its association with the town of Porkkala, a coastal area that was part of Finland at the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wendla Irene Soldan-Brofeldt, known as Venny (2 November 1863, Helsinki – 10 October 1945, Lohja) was a Finnish painter, illustrator, graphic artist, wood sculptor and jewelry designer.
