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Gobeliini-aihe, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, unspecified

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Overview

Gobeliini-aihe is an unspecified by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, depicting Work of Art, held at Gallen-Kallela Museum.

Who painted this?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Where can I see it?
Gallen-Kallela Museum

About this work

This painting shows a wild scene with two figures in a stormy landscape. One person is half-buried in a rocky hill, holding a staff. The other stands on a boat that’s crashing into waves. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and the colors are mostly browns, greens, and blues. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the scene a raw, textured look. The figures seem caught in chaos, but their exact story isn’t clear. Check out Gallen-Kallela, Akseli to see more of his bold, dramatic style.

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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