Akseli Gallen-Kallela
1865–1931 · Symbolism & Art Nouveau
Biography
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931) was a Finnish painter best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala. His work played a key role in shaping Finnish national identity at the time of the struggle for independence.
Paintings in this gallery (1)
Famous works elsewhere
- The Defense of the Sampo 1896
- The Artist's Mother 1896
- Démasquée 1888
- In the Sauna 1889
- Kullervo Cursing 1899
- Aino Myth 1891