Akseli Gallen-Kallela
1865
- 1931
Finnish Symbolist Painter
Movement : Romanticism, Symbolism
Akseli Gallen-Kallela, born in 1865 in Pori and died in 1931 in Stockholm, was a Finnish painter known for his depictions of the Kalevala and Finnish landscapes. His works, such as 'The Aino Myth' and 'Lake Keitele,' are celebrated for their national romanticism and vibrant use of color. Gallen-Kallela's dedication to Finnish culture and his contributions to Symbolist art have established him as a significant figure in Scandinavian art.
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