 His composition of the motif involved putting details against big blocks of cool pink, sheer blue, ivory turquoise and emerald, thereby creating a populated setting.There is always an air of teaming citylife along the docks and busy boating on the water of the Strömmen in these paintings.Jolin was a strong advocate for the architectural and aesthetic preservation of the capital, as is written in his draft for a pamphlet called "Mot strömmen" (Against the Tide).