Holstentor by Magnus Enckell

Holstentor 

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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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