Riverside (1897)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Explore the serene beauty of Pekka Halonen's "Riverside" (1897), a captivating oil painting that sublimely captures the tranquil essence of a Finnish landscape. Depicted in vivid detail is a gentle river that smoothly meanders, its surface shimmering with reflections of the blue and turquoise skies above, creating a mesmerizing dance of colors on the water. Along the river’s edge, large, sun-bathed rocks and patches of verdant greenery set the boundary between the liquid expanse and the wooded shores.The shore is densely populated by tall, slender trees, mostly pines, whose trunks and foliage protrude into the sky, partially casting shadows over the sandy banks. This vivid contrast not only emphasizes the lush texture of the forest but also enhances the peaceful seclusion of the scene. The painting’s masterful handling of natural light and shadow, combined with its rich, earthy tones, invites the viewer to pause and reflect, offering a window to the serene and timeless Finnish countryside.
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Pekka Halonen was a painter of Finnish landscapes and people in the national romantic style. His favorite subjects were the Finnish landscape and its people which he depicted in his Realist style.
Pekka Halonen was born on 23 September 1865 in Linnasalmi, Lapinlahti, Finland, the son of Olli Halonen, a farmer, and Wilhelmina Halonen (née Uotinen).