Beach - Sulho Sipilä
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Sulho Sipilä's 1917 watercolour, "Beach", captures a vibrant seaside scene with bold strokes and translucent washes. This modernist piece brings a touch of Finnish charm to any space.
Sulho Sipilä's "Beach", created in 1917, captures a fleeting moment of leisure with a vibrant and expressive use of watercolour. Sipilä, a Finnish artist known for his modernist sensibilities, employs a loose, gestural style to depict figures and a beach house against a backdrop of abstracted colours. The scene is rendered with bold strokes and translucent washes, creating a sense of movement and light. The figures, seemingly caught in mid-action, evoke a carefree atmosphere, while the simplified forms and vivid hues lend the composition a contemporary feel. The red and white striped bathing suit of the central figure adds a playful touch, contrasting with the more muted tones of the surrounding landscape. This piece exemplifies Sipilä's ability to convey mood and emotion through colour and form, making it a captivating addition to any collection. As a fine art print, "Beach" brings a touch of modernist charm to any space, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of seaside relaxation. Its vibrant palette and dynamic composition make it a striking focal point for a living room, study, or hallway, infusing the space with a sense of energy and vitality.
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Beach - Sulho Sipilä
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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Sulho Sipilä
Sulho Sipilä (1895-1949) was a Finnish painter whose career, though tragically cut short, left an indelible mark on the Nordic art scene. While many of his contemporaries were swept up in the fervour of abstraction, Sipilä remained steadfastly committed to figurative painting, albeit with a distinctive, modern edge. He wasn't interested in mere representation; rather, he sought to capture the underlying essence of his subjects, be they landscapes, portraits, or still lifes, with a palpable sense of emotion. Sipilä's artistic journey began at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, followed by studies at the Finnish Art Society's drawing school. However, it was his time spent in France during the 1920s that truly shaped his artistic vision. Immersed in the vibrant Parisian art world, he absorbed influences from Post-Impressionism and early Expressionism, developing a unique style characterised by bold brushstrokes, rich colours, and a keen attention to light and shadow. He is most known for his landscapes and cityscapes, such as 'Helsinki in the Rain'. Despite facing personal hardships and the challenges of working in a relatively isolated artistic environment, Sipilä remained dedicated to his craft. Today, his works are held in major Finnish collections, and he is increasingly recognised as a significant figure in 20th-century Finnish art. His paintings offer a window into a world of quiet beauty and profound emotion, inviting viewers to contemplate the simple yet profound aspects of human existence. His works are perfect for those looking for art that blends tradition with a modern sensibility.
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