Akseli Gallen-Kallela
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 | |
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| Born | Axel Waldemar Gallén 26 April 1865 Pori, Finland |
| Died | 7 March 1931 (aged 65) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Romantic nationalism, Realism, Symbolism |
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