1865 — 1931

Nationality: Finland

Akseli Gallen-Kallela was a Finnish painter, illustrator and designer, and a leading figure of the Golden Age of Finnish art. Initially trained in Realism, he developed a distinctive style influenced by Symbolism, National Romanticism and Art Nouveau. His numerous depictions of the Kalevala, Finland's national epic, contributed to the construction of a Finnish cultural identity, while his landscapes reflect his deep attachment to Nordic nature.