Artwork

Huuhkaja iskee jänikseen

Huuhkaja iskee jänikseen, by Ferdinand von Wright, unspecified
Huuhkaja iskee jänikseen, by Ferdinand von Wright, unspecified

Huuhkaja iskee jänikseen is an unspecified painting by Ferdinand von Wright. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The painting Huuhkaja iskee jänikseen depicts a dramatic encounter between a large bird and a rabbit in a dark forest.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a bird, possibly an owl, swooping down to attack a white rabbit, capturing a moment of tension and fear.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, rendering the bird's feathers and the rabbit's fur in intricate detail against a misty forest background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ferdinand von Wright

Artist

Ferdinand von Wright

Ferdinand von Wright (19 March 1822, Haminalahti, near Kuopio - 31 July 1906, Kuopio) was a Finnish painter (belonging to Swedish-speaking population of Finland) - He is best known for his landscapes and animal…