Finland

Uncovering the Influence of the Kalevala on Finnish Art

What do national epics and visual art have in common? In Finland, the answer is simple: The Kalevala, the 19th-century epic…
Biography: Antti Favén

Antti Favén, a Finnish painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes, was born on November 6, 1882, in the city of…
Biography: Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933) was a French painter, celebrated for his contributions to genre painting, a style that depicts scenes of…
Biography: Albert Edelfelt

Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (1854–1905) was a Finnish painter and illustrator who played a significant role in introducing Finnish art to…
Biography: Ilya Efimovich Repin

Ilya Efimovich Repin (1844–1930) was a towering figure in Russian art, whose work left a profound impact on the portrayal of…
Biography: Eero Saarinen

Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer noted for his neo-futuristic style, which infused modernism with sweeping, sculptural…
List of Finnish Artists

Here is The Art Bog’s list of Finnish artists! Ilmari Aalto (1891–1934), painter. Fredrik Ahlstedt (1839–1901), painter. Immanuel Alm (1767–1809), painter.…
Biography: Amélie Lundahl

Amélie Lundahl (1850-1914) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her delicate and emotive paintings, particularly her portraits and genre scenes.…
Inspiration: “Jollen” by Anders Zorn

Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were…