Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Finnish painter
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Akseli Gallen-Kallela 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... Wikipedia
Born: April 26, 1865, Pori, Finland
Died: March 7, 1931 (age 65 years), Stockholm, Sweden
On view: Art Museum Ateneum
Spouse: Mary Gallen-Kallela (m. 1890–1931)
Parents: Anna Mathilda Gallén and Peter Gallén
Known for: Painting
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