Maastik (between 1913 and 1920)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Maastik," painted by the esteemed Estonian artist Nikolai Triik between 1913 and 1920, encapsulates the serene and dynamic essence of nature through an expressionistic portrayal. This compelling landscape reveals a cluster of robust trees, depicted with vigorous brush strokes and a rich palette of greens, browns, and deep blues, hinting at the overwhelming power and wild spirit of the natural world. The scenery is set against a subtly shifting sky, where hues of pink and grey mingle to create a sense of a transcendent moment, just after sunset or before a storm.Triik's work is noted for its emotive intensity and the bold use of color, both of which are vividly demonstrated in this composition. The forms of the trees are abstracted, almost to the point of distortion, as if they are twisting and turning with the forces of the unseen wind. This abstraction gestures toward the internal turmoil and the dramatic shifts in mood and nature, a possible reflection of the historical context in which it was created—an era filled with upheaval and transformation."Maastik" stands as a compelling testament to Triik’s innovative style and his ability to evoke the depths of emotional experience through the landscape genre.
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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.