Kalevala Collection

The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912. Creator: Alanen, Joseph (1885-1920)
The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Lennuk, 1910. Found in the Collection of Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

The Defense of the Sampo, 1896. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Defense of the Sampo, 1896. Found in the collection of the Turku Art Museum

Linda Carrying a Rock, 1917. Found in the Collection of Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

The Aino Triptych, 1891. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Aino Triptych, 1891. Found in the collection of the Konstmuseet Ateneum, Helsinki

Illustration to the national epic Kalevala. Creator: Karimo, Aarno (1886-1952)
Illustration to the national epic Kalevala. Private Collection.

The Lake Ruovesi, 1896. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Lake Ruovesi, 1896. Found in the Collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Lair of the Lynx, 1906. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Lair of the Lynx, 1906. Private Collection

Midsummer Night, End of 19th-Early 20th cen.. Creator: Taube, Eugen (1860-1913)
Midsummer Night, End of 19th-Early 20th century. Private Collection

The Forging of the Sampo, 1891. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Forging of the Sampo, 1891. Found in the collection of the Ateneum, Helsinki

Kalela in winter, 1896. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Kalela in winter, 1896. Private Collection

Spring Night, 1915. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Spring Night, 1915. Private Collection

Sampolaiva, Koru-Kalevala, 1922. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Sampolaiva, Koru-Kalevala, 1922. Found in the collection of the Gallen-Kallelan Museo

Wilderness, 1892. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Wilderness, 1892. Found in the collection of the Gosta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation

The Fratricide, 1897. Found in the Collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Forging of the Sampo, 1893. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Forging of the Sampo, 1893. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Ad Astra, 1894. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Ad Astra, 1894. Private Collection

The Anger of Kallervo, from Kalevala edited and compiled by Elias Lonnrot
CHT186289 The Anger of Kallervo, from Kalevala edited and compiled by Elias Lonnrot (1802-84) published in Finland, 1908 (colour litho) by Gallen-Kallela

Woman in a Boat, 1924. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Woman in a Boat, 1924. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Short Cut, 1892. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
The Short Cut, 1892. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Spring Landscape, 1929. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Spring Landscape, 1929. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Winter Landscape in Kinahmi, 1923. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Winter Landscape in Kinahmi, 1923. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Girls Pushing a Boat, 1925. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Girls Pushing a Boat, 1925. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Kantele Player, 1892. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
The Kantele Player, 1892. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sunset over a Lake. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Sunset over a Lake. Private Collection

Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage, 1868. Creator: Ekman, Robert Wilhelm (1808-1873)
Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage, 1868. Found in the Collection of Suomen Kansallisgalleria

Lake on the Wilderness, 1895. Artist: Blomstedt, Vaino Alfred (1871-1947)
Lake on the Wilderness, 1895. Private Collection

Kaukola Ridge at Sunset, 1889-1890. Found in the Collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sun Kiss, 1917. Found in the Collection of Tartu Kunstimuuseum

Kalevipoeg, 1933. Found in the Collection of Tartu Kunstimuuseum

Vainamoinen, c. 1911
Va ina mo inen, c. 1911. Private Collection

View over Haikko, 1899. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Ilmatar, 1860. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sea Landscape in Porkkala, 1896. Private Collection

Shepherd Boy from Paanajarvi, 1917. Private Collection

Kuolleitten virta, 1893. Private Collection

Lemminkainen at the River of Tuonela, 1920. Private Collection

Spring Shore, 1920. Private Collection

Breaking ice, 1916. Private Collection

Landscape of Sortavala, 1901. Private Collection

Pine tree by the shore, 1900. Private Collection

Joukahainens Revenge, 1910. Private Collection

Blooming apple tree, 1924. Private Collection

The Departure of Vainamoinen, 1896-1906. Found in the Collection of Hameenlinnan taidemuseo

Joukahainens Revenge, 1897. Found in the Collection of Turku Art Museum

Kullervo Rides to War, 1901. Found in the Collection of Suomen kansallismuseo, Helsinki

Vainamoinens Boat-ride (Vainamoisen venematka), 1905. Private Collection

Winter landscape, 1915. Private Collection

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"Kalevala: A Finnish Epic Through Art and Time" Step into the world of Kalevala, a Finnish national epic that has inspired artists for centuries. Lennuk, 1910, captures the essence of this ancient tale with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912 by Alanen showcases the heroic battle to protect this mythical artifact. Gallen-Kallela's masterpieces take us further into Kalevala's realm. 1896 immerses us in a fantastical scene where heroes fight against all odds. In Linda Carrying a Rock, 1917 we witness strength and determination personified. The Aino Triptych, 1891 by Gallen-Kallela tells a poignant story through three panels - love found and lost. The Fratricide, 1897 delves into themes of betrayal and tragedy within Kalevala's narrative. The Forging of the Sampo, 1893 depicts an awe-inspiring creation process while Ad Astra, 1894 takes us on an ethereal journey among stars. These artworks showcase Gallen-Kallela's immense talent in capturing both mythological elements and human emotions. Maison Lyons Corner House - Marble Arch transports us to London where Kalevala's influence reaches far beyond Finland's borders. Meanwhile, The Anger of Kallervo reminds us that even gods can succumb to rage as depicted in Elias Lonnrot’s compilation. Halonen adds his touch with Woman in a Boat (1924), showcasing tranquility amidst chaos; while The Short Cut (1892) invites viewers to ponder life choices through symbolism. Through these captivating artworks spanning different eras and styles, we glimpse into the rich tapestry that is Kalevala – an epic that continues to inspire generations worldwide.