Akseli Gallen-Kallela | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Axel Waldemar Gallén 26 April 1865 Pori, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 7 March 1931 (aged 65) |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Romantic nationalism, Realism, Symbolism |
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 finnicized his name from Gallén to Gallen-Kallela in 1907.[1]