Who painted Parisian backyard?

Parisian backyard was painted by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in 1892.

Where can I see Parisian backyard?

Parisian backyard is held by Finnish National Gallery.

What movement is Parisian backyard?

Parisian backyard is associated with Naturalism.

Can I buy a print of Parisian backyard?

Museum-quality prints of Parisian backyard are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Parisian backyard

Akseli Gallen-Kallela , 1892

Parisian backyard is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Parisian Backyard is a modestly sized oil painting, measuring 28 by 23 centimeters, created in 1884 by the Finnish painter Akseli Gallen‑Kallela. The work depicts an intimate garden scene and is part of the collection of the Ateneum, the Finnish National Gallery in Helsinki.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the piece reflects Gallen‑Kallela’s early approach to light and atmosphere, employing a restrained palette and careful brushwork to convey the quiet ambience of a private courtyard.

History & Provenance

After remaining in private hands for several decades, the painting entered the Ateneum’s holdings through a donation in 1945, where it has been displayed as part of the museum’s representation of 19th‑century Finnish art.

Context

The work dates from a period when Gallen‑Kallela was traveling abroad, absorbing influences from French and broader European artistic trends, which informed his depiction of everyday domestic spaces outside his native Finland.

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Artist

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

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.