Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Akseli Gallen-Kallela (26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was an artist from Finland. He started his career with realistic pictures of poor people from the countryside, and continued with romantic paintings of the themes of the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. His work was considered very important for the Finnish national identity.Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865 - 1931) The National Biography of Finland He pioneered major changes in Finnish art. 

In addition to paintings Gallen-Kallela made prints, frescoes and designed textiles and furniture. His house and studio Kalela became a work of total art.Akseli Gallen-Kallela  Musee D'Orsay

When Finland became independent, Gallen-Kallela designed uniforms and medals for its army.

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Category:1865 births
Category:1931 deaths
Category:Finnish artists