Ateneum was painted by Erkki Voutilainen.

Where can I see Ateneum?

Ateneum is held by Finnish Heritage Agency.

Artwork

Ateneum

Erkki Voutilainen

Ateneum is a drawing by Erkki Voutilainen. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency.

About this work

Overview

This 1961 drawing depicts a scene from the Academy of Art School Ateneum in Helsinki, capturing a moment of instruction between a teacher and student.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork focuses on the learning environment, highlighting the guidance provided by painter Sam Vanni to student Göran Augustson, offering insight into the artistic training process of the time.

Technique & Style

The drawing utilizes cross-hatching, a technique characteristic of the artist's style, which involves layering fine lines to achieve shading and depth.

History & Provenance

Created on March 7th, 1961, at the Ateneum in Helsinki, the drawing's current location and ownership are not specified in the provided information.

Context

Set within a renowned Finnish art institution, the piece reflects the artistic educational practices of early 1960s Helsinki.

Artist & collection

Artist

Erkki Voutilainen

Erkki Voutilainen made small, spare paintings of everyday scenes. His brush captured the metal siding of a dairy shed in *Maitolavan maalaus* and the rough bark of an apple tree in *Omenapuun rungon maalausta*. These…

Museum

Finnish Heritage Agency

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