On land. Ants Laikmaa. Landscape from the Valley. 1920. Pastel.

Before you is "On land. Ants Laikmaa. Landscape from the Valley," a pastel painting from 1920. This beautiful work is part of the Haapsalu and Läänemaa Museums' art collection. While the exact dimensions aren't listed, the painting offers a serene glimpse into a woodland scene. Ants Laikmaa masterfully captures the tranquility of the landscape using a palette of muted greens, browns, and soft yellows and oranges. Notice the prominent pine trees flanking the central area, their dark, vertical strokes suggesting depth and texture. The reddish-brown branches create a canopy effect, allowing soft light to filter through to the lighter clearing in the background. The artist's use of short, horizontal strokes in the foreground creates a sense of textured grass, adding depth to the composition. The overall effect is one of peaceful contemplation, a classic theme in landscape art. The subtle interplay of light and shadow, and the visible brushstrokes, hint at influences from early 20th-century landscape painting styles. Take a moment to appreciate the artist's skill in evoking the quiet beauty of nature.