Under the Yoke (Burning the Brushwood) 1893
This painting is a scene in Lapinlahti, Northern Savo. The tradition of burn-beating was being practiced in this area. It was painted by Ero Jarnefelt. He drew sketches and took photographs of men and women at work. This painting was done using oil on canvas. It captures the beautiful background of the water and has great details on the struggles they faced. The blackened girl's face with soot added surrounding halo smoke and painted such reproach in her eyes that appealed to my heart on behalf of these heavily burden people.
This picture to me brings a sense of pain and sorrow. As if something or someone came and burn down these people's home. The sadness on the woman face tells me that she lost something or someone special. What also stands out to me is how calm the ocean is during this terrible time for them. It's almost perfect how peace it looks. Nice Picture!
ReplyDeleteThis painting has a beautiful color, especially using oil. It is a motivation to see people from back in time working hard to support their living but yet heartbreaking to see young children work in that environment. Overall, the colors is remarkable and gives a detailed description.
ReplyDeleteMy first impression of the little girl was that she looks like "death". It's sad because when you are in slavery it's like you are dead, because you can't live your own life and be happy. I admire the people who actually endured and found God through the midst of this situations... very nice painting!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great piece it really captures the emotions of these hard works and the colors used are phenomenal
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