Kaljo Põllu
(1934–2010)
Estonia. 1995
Colored mezzotint. Plm 50.7 x 38.4 cm (framed)
price 2 900
The work plays colour-coded blue, black, and white. Clouds of white colour are placed at the highest level under the sky, with jets of rays shining through them. Estonia is depicted as sacred and with exactly the same feeling that possesses people singing patriotic songs under the song festival arc. Kaljo Põllu here represents an old life-wise generation who knows what it means to live under a foreign power and bend oneself to absurd commands and prohibitions coming from afar. The work visualises the same spirituality as in the music of Veljo Tormis or the poetry of Hando Runnel. Mezzotint is a technique typical of Kaljo Põllu’s graphic art, it has created a panoramic view with soft contours, giving the impression of even a mythical or fairy-tale landscape, where heaven and earth are in dialogue with each other and the Earth is a living being.
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![Estonian Landscape](/content/teosed/20186_t.jpg)
Estonian Landscape
1975. Mezzotint Plm 33 x 44 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION - 8th of May Haus Gallery 08.05.2024
3 100
Final price: 5 300
![Beginning of the Journey (From the Series 'Kalivägi')](/content/teosed/20854_t.jpg)
Beginning of the Journey (From the Series 'Kalivägi')
1978. Mezzotint Plm 39.8 x 45.2 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION - 8th of May Haus Gallery 08.05.2024
2 900
Final price: 7 700
![First Morning](/content/teosed/20471_t.jpg)
First Morning
1988. Color mezzotint Plm 50 x 60.3 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION - 8th of May Haus Gallery 08.05.2024
3 200
Final price: 4 000
![The All-Encompassing Body of God](/content/teosed/20916_t.jpg)
The All-Encompassing Body of God
1993. Mezzotint Plm 37.4 x 54.3 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION - 8th of May Haus Gallery 08.05.2024
3 100
Final price: 3 900
![Cottage](/content/teosed/19800_t.jpg)
Cottage
1969. Cardboard print, ready-made, paper Plm 35 x 33.5 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION Haus Gallery 08.11.2023
1 800
Final price: 4 600
![Alempois (From the Series 'Kalivägi')](/content/teosed/19914_t.jpg)
Alempois (From the Series 'Kalivägi')
1980. Mezzotint Plm 38.5 x 49 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION Haus Gallery 08.11.2023
3 700
Final price: 4 300
![Sleep](/content/teosed/20203_t.jpg)
Sleep
1973. Mezzotint Plm 30 x 43 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AUCTION Haus Gallery 08.11.2023
2 600
Final price: 7 700
![Alone (From the Series 'Kodalased')](/content/teosed/19091_t.jpg)
Alone (From the Series 'Kodalased')
1973. Mezzotint Plm 35.5 x 49.3 cm (framed)
AUCTION OF ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS Haus Gallery 10.05.2023
2 400
Final price: 16 100
![Estonian Landscape](/content/teosed/19478_t.jpg)
Estonian Landscape
1976. Mezzotint Plm 33.2 x 44 cm (framed)
AUCTION OF ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS Haus Gallery 10.05.2023
1 900
Final price: 4 800
![Estonia](/content/teosed/19429_t.jpg)
Estonia
1995. Colored mezzotint Plm 50.7 x 38.4 cm (framed)
AUCTION OF ESTONIAN GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS Haus Gallery 10.05.2023
2 400
Final price: 2 900
![Maailm nagu pada sarjast](/content/teosed/17992_t.jpg)
Maailm nagu pada sarjast "Kodalased"
1974. Mezzotint Plm 41.7 x 38.6 cm (framed)
GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS - Monday, May 16th 18:00 Haus Gallery 16.05.2022
1 800
Final price: 4 000
![Päikesevene sarjast](/content/teosed/17736_t.jpg)
Päikesevene sarjast "Kodalased"
1974. Mezzotint Plm 37.2 x 49 cm (framed)
GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS - Monday, May 16th 18:00 Haus Gallery 16.05.2022
1 500
Final price: 8 600
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1974. Mezzotint Km 33.1 x 41.2 cm (framed)
GRAPHICS AND DRAWINGS - Monday, May 16th 18:00 Haus Gallery 16.05.2022
1 200
Final price: 1 900
![Forever Greeting](/content/teosed/17202_t.jpg)
Forever Greeting
1988. Colored mezzotinto Plm 49 x 56.2 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHIC ART AND DRAWINGS AUCTION - FALL 2021 Haus Gallery 10.11.2021
1 400
Final price: 5 900
![Estonian Landscape 18/50](/content/teosed/17103_t.jpg)
Estonian Landscape 18/50
1975. Mezzotint Plm 33.5 x 44.4 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHIC ART AND DRAWINGS AUCTION - FALL 2021 Haus Gallery 10.11.2021
1 300
Final price: 2 500
![Egg of the Universe (From the Series](/content/teosed/17333_t.jpg)
Egg of the Universe (From the Series "Kalivägi")
1978. Mezzotint Plm 49.8 x 36.5 cm (framed)
ESTONIAN GRAPHIC ART AND DRAWINGS AUCTION - FALL 2021 Haus Gallery 10.11.2021
1 500
Final price: 4 800
![The Sun's Home](/content/teosed/16711_t.jpg)
The Sun's Home
1984. Mezzotinto Km 42.2 x 42 cm (framed)
EESTI MOODSA KUNSTI KLASSIKA OKSJON Haus Gallery 08.05.2021
1 500
Final price: 6 200
![Emadus](/content/teosed/8438_t.jpg)
Emadus
1987. mezzotint km 49 x 56.5 cm (framed)
HAUS GALLERY XXIV ART AUCTION 2009 spring Haus Gallery 28.04.2009
511
Final price:
![Suvepäev](/content/teosed/6970_t.jpg)
Suvepäev
1970. dry point plm 33 x 33.5 cm (framed)
HAUS GALLERY XXII ART AUCTION 2008 spring. Old Masters Graphics and Drawings Haus Gallery 22.04.2008
447
Final price:
![Pilvedele](/content/teosed/3112_t.jpg)
Pilvedele
1970. Dry point
CHARITY AUCTION/2004 Haus Gallery 08.09.2004
383
Final price: 96
![Öö ja päev](/content/teosed/3113_t.jpg)
Öö ja päev
1976. Lino cut 33 x 40 cm
CHARITY AUCTION/2004 Haus Gallery 08.09.2004
96
Final price: