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Akseli Gallen-Kallela (26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was a Finnish painter who is best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. His work is considered a very important aspect of the Finnish national identity. He changed his name from Gallén to Gallen-Kallela in 1907.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931) was a versatile artist, especially known for his Kalevala-themed works. In addition to the national epic, he was interested in depicting Finnish nature and people. His understanding of his homeland came from numerous trips to different parts of the country.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (noin vuoteen 1907 Axel Waldemar Gallén, 26. huhtikuuta 1865 Pori – 7. maaliskuuta 1931 Tukholma) oli Suomen merkittävimpiä taidemaalareita.
Learn about the life and work of Akseli Gallen-Kallela, a Finnish painter who loved his country's nature and exhibited in Europe. See his Lake Keitele pictures, which combine outdoor painting and Symbolism.
Oct 5, 2013 · Akseli Gallen-Kallela (26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was a Finnish painter who is best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. His work is considered a very important aspect of the Finnish national identity. He changed his name from Gallén to Gallen-Kallela in 1907.
Gallen-Kallela oli monipuolinen taiteilija, joka kuvaasi Suomen ja suomalaisuutta Kalevala-aiheisissa teoksissaan. Lue hänen elämäkerran, teokset ja kansainväliset vaikutukset Gallen-Kallelan Museon sivuilta.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931) was a well-known artist both in Finland and abroad already during his lifetime. Gallen-Kallela’s depictions of Finnish people, myths and nature played a key role in the formation of the Finnish national identity.
