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Introduction
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 (illustration, below). His work is considered a very important aspect of Finnish national identity. He changed his name from Gallén to Gallen-Kallela in 1907.
Wikidata
Q170068
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Introduction
Finnish architect, painter, and graphic artist, Helsinki and Paris.
Nationalities
Finnish, Swedish, Scandinavian
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Architect, Designer, Graphic Artist, Painter
Names
Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Axel Gallén, Akseli Valdemar Gallén-Kallela, Akseli Gallén- Kallela, Axel Gallén-Kallela, Akseli Valdemar Gallen-Kallela, Aksel' Gallén, Akseli Gallèn-Kallela, Akseli Kallela, Axel Gallen
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500015305
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