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Wild Angelica, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, oil, 1895

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Overview

Wild Angelica is a 1895 oil by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Rural Area, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela
When & what style?
1895 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a tall plant with white flowers and green leaves in the foreground. Behind it is a body of water, possibly a lake, and a line of trees and hills in the distance. The sky above is blue with some white clouds. The plant, which is the main focus of the painting, is depicted in detail with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The background is more subdued, with softer colors and less detail. The painting is a beautiful representation of the natural world, and it invites the viewer to explore the beauty of the Finnish countryside. You might also like to look at more works by Akseli Gallen-Kallela.

About the artist

Portrait of Akseli Gallen-Kallela
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.

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