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Clear Day
Clear Day is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Yrjö Ollila. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
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The painting "Clear Day" by Yrjö Ollila, created in 1910, is an oil on canvas work. It features a landscape with a few buildings and a body of water in the background. The sky is bright and cloudy, with the sun shining down. The colors used are mostly blues and yellows, giving the painting a calm and serene atmosphere.
The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture to the painting. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. The artist has captured the beauty of a clear day in a simple yet effective way.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, look up Yrjö Ollila.
Overview
Yrjö Ollila’s 1910 oil painting titled *Clear Day* depicts a tranquil landscape where modest structures sit beside a distant water surface under an expansive, sunlit sky. The composition is dominated by cool blues and warm yellows, creating a balanced, serene atmosphere that reflects the clarity suggested by its title.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a quiet rural scene, emphasizing the interplay of light and atmosphere on a bright day. By focusing on simple architectural elements and a calm body of water, Ollila conveys a sense of peaceful everyday life, inviting viewers to contemplate the subtle beauty of ordinary surroundings.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting shows visible brushwork that adds surface texture and reinforces the impression of fleeting light. The color palette leans toward post‑impressionist tendencies, with expressive yet restrained strokes that capture atmospheric effects without resorting to detailed realism.
History & Provenance
Created during Ollila’s early mature period, *Clear Day* entered the Finnish national collection and is now housed at the Ateneum Museum. The piece reflects the artist’s transition from Impressionist influences toward a more personal, post‑impressionist approach.
Context
At the turn of the twentieth century, Finnish artists were engaging with broader European movements while exploring national landscapes. Ollila’s work aligns with this trend, integrating Impressionist light studies with a distinctly Nordic setting, thereby contributing to the development of modern Finnish painting.
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Artist
Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila (20 July 1887, Helsinki – 14 November 1932, Helsinki) was a Finnish Impressionist painter, designer and muralist.
