Impivaara from Far (1907)
Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
More about this artwork
Impivaara from Far, a stunning masterpiece by the Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela, painted in 1907, is a vivid representation of the northern wilderness, evocative of the mystical and raw nature of Finland. This painting captures a unique moment of natural splendor, with a blazing, fiery sunset that illuminates the sky in vibrant shades of orange and blue.The central focus of the painting is the Impivaara Hill, enveloped in mysterious deep blues and blacks, symbolizing its imposing and solid presence amidst the fluid chaos of the changing sky. The tree line is silhouetted against the intense colors of the sunset, separating the tumultuous sky above from the dark, enigmatic forest below. The fluidity of the watercolors gives the scene a dreamlike quality, where the forms and colors seem to meld into one another, creating a sense of ephemerality and motion.This artwork is not just a landscape; it is a narrative about the beauty and changing moods of Finnish nature, artfully inviting the viewer to explore the deep and swirling emotions associated with such a wild and untamed setting.