Puunhakkaaja 1917

"Puunhakkaaja" (Woodcutter) is a 1917 portrait by Finnish artist Tyko Sallinen. The painting features a close-up of a man's face, rendered in a dark and brooding style. The subject's furrowed brow and intense gaze suggest a life of hardship and toil, reflecting the theme of working-class life that was prevalent in Sallinen's art. The thick brushstrokes and dramatic chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and intensity, characteristic of his expressive style. The painting is a powerful example of Finnish realism and captures the essence of the working man during a time of great social change.