Öine maastik (between 1906 and 1908)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Nikolai Triik's "Öine maastik" (Night Landscape), painted between 1906 and 1908, is a striking example of early 20th-century Estonian art. The painting depicts an enigmatic scene illuminated by the ethereal glow of moonlight. In this nocturnal landscape, a solitary structured building is perched atop a gentle hill. The structure, likely a mansion or fortified house, stands as a stark, almost ghostly presence against the deep, indigo sky. The building’s architecture, with its vertical emphasis and simple, stark facades, suggests a blend of medieval and more contemporary styles, indicative of Triik's interest in blending different historical influences.The surrounding landscape is sparse yet expressive. A few trees and bushes, rendered in dark tones, flank the building, enhancing the sense of isolation and tranquility. The use of contrasting light and shadow effectively captures the mysterious and somewhat melancholic atmosphere typical of nocturnes. The sky, dominating the backdrop, transitions from a rich midnight blue to lighter hues near the horizon, suggesting the depth and vastness of the night sky."Öine maastik" is a testament to Nikolai Triik’s mastery in portraying mood and atmosphere through color and composition.
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Nikolai Voldemar Triik was an Estonian Modernist painter, graphic artist, printmaker and professor. His work displays elements of Symbolism and Expressionism.
He came from a middle-class family. After graduating from the public schools in 1901, he enrolled at the Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy, but was expelled for participating in a student strike during the 1905 Revolution.