Holstentor
magnusenckell
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water colours
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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mixed medium
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watercolor
"Holstentor" is a watercolor painting by Finnish artist Magnus Enckell (1870-1925). The painting depicts the Holstentor, a historic city gate in Lübeck, Germany. Enckell captures the iconic structure in a simplified, yet expressive style. The use of muted colors and soft, gestural brushstrokes creates a sense of atmosphere and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the scene. The figures in the foreground, rendered as silhouettes, add a touch of human presence to the composition, emphasizing the scale of the gate.
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