Artwork
Landscape in Korpilahti
Landscape in Korpilahti is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Yrjö Ollila. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
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Overview
Landscape in Korpilahti is a 1913 oil painting by Yrjö Ollila, a Finnish artist associated with Impressionism. It is part of the Ateneum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring trees in the foreground and a body of water in the background. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
Technique & Style
Ollila employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a palette of greens, blues, and yellows to capture the atmosphere and depth of the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913 by Yrjö Ollila, born in Helsinki in 1887, the painting is now held at the Ateneum, a museum known for its collection of Finnish art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Yrjö Aleksanteri Ollila (20 July 1887, Helsinki – 14 November 1932, Helsinki) was a Finnish Impressionist painter, designer and muralist.
