Art · 1865–1931

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Finnish painter best known for illustrating the national epic, the Kalevala

Did you know?He designed the first uniforms and medals for the Finnish military following the nation's independence from Russia.

Akseli Gallen-Kallela (born Axel Waldemar Gallén; 26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was a Finnish painter and a leading figure of Finnish romantic nationalism around the turn of the 20th century.

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Age at death: 65
Years since death: 95

Born: April 26, 1865 · Pori, Finland
Died: March 7, 1931
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: Finnish
Known for: Art

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Spouse: Mary Gallen-Kallela
Children: Jorma Gallen-Kallela, Kirsti Gallen-Kallela

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