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Iltarauha, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, unspecified

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Iltarauha is an unspecified by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on the steps of a log cabin, smoking a pipe. He's wearing a blue shirt and white pants, and has dark hair. The cabin is made of rough-hewn logs, and there's a forest in the background. The man looks relaxed, and the scene feels peaceful. The painting is done in earthy tones, with lots of greens and browns. It's a quiet moment, and the artist has captured it nicely. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more work by Gallen-Kallela, Akseli.

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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