Efraim Allsalu has been immortalised in Estonian art history thanks to his abundant oeuvre and unique form of expression. Allsalu was initially recognised for his great skill in depicting people; his picturesque experiments with light, colour and surface textures started to be praised by contemporary critics only in later years. His personal technique is characterised by sensitive use of colours and the uneven surface of the underpainting, which was achieved by dropping paint on it. The paintings are mostly full of joy; however, one can also find elements of irony and surrealism in them.

Photo: Stanislav Stepaško