Author

Contributions

  • Gallen-Kallela, Akseli, 1865-1931 - Contributor
  • Kudel, Silja - Contributor

Publication

2018 - Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki, Finland

Language

English

Word Count

23,750 words, Guess

Page Count

95 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC709.04
  • LCCN7255.F53 G35213 2018

Description

Akseli Gallen-Kallela is one of Finland's most famous artists. His art is thought to reflect the essence of the Finnish national character, but his sources were modern and international. Marja Lahelma leads the reader on a journey through the intriguing life of Gallen-Kallela, offering a wide array of perspectives on his art. Akseli Gallen-Kallela. (1865-1931) was a highly original and prolific artist. He is best known for his Kalevala motifs, which depict universal aspects of the Finnish national epic. With sights set on an international career, the young and talented Gallen-Kallela enjoyed a cosmopolitan, bohemian lifestyle in the company of a wide circle of artist friends. The Ateneum Art Museum forms part of the Finnish National Gallery, which has over 450 works by Gallen-Kallela in its art collections as well as the artist's letters and other material in its archive collections.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Artists of the Ateneum
  • Ateneum publications -- v. 110
  • Ateneumin julkaisut -- no. 110.

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