Construction Workers

Eerik Haamer (17.02.1908-04.11.1994)

1942
Oil on plywood
79 x 63 cm

Eerik Haamer became known in the 1940’s through just these kinds of works: dark colouring, epic action, sombre people, often blending into nature or the land in some way. The depiction of the theme of work and working people was also frequent. The paintings Angerjapüüdjad (Eel Catchers), Angerjamõrra tühjendajad (Eel-Basket Emptiers) and Talvine metsategu (Winter Logging), for instance, are also known from that same year of 1942. Haamer often painted on Ruhnu Island at that time. In the summer of 1942, however, he put out to sea with eel catchers from Muhu Island on the shores of Saaremaa. It is known that Haamer rarely painted according to models. He often painted on plywood back then.