National Romanticism Collection

Portrait of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (1867-1951), 1933. Creator: Järnefelt, Eero (1863-1937)
Portrait of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (1867-1951), 1933. Found in the Collection of the UPM-Kymmenen Kulttuurisaation.

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

Portrait of the composer and violinist Fredrik Pacius (1809-1891), 1848. Creator: Lindh, Johan Erik (1793-1865)
Portrait of the composer and violinist Fredrik Pacius (1809-1891), 1848. Found in the collection of the National Library of Finland

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

Queen Christina of Sweden and Monaldeschi, 1853. Creator: Höckert, Johan Fredrik (1826-1866)
Queen Christina of Sweden and Monaldeschi, 1853. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

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

Self-Portrait, 1893. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Self-Portrait, 1893. 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

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

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

Vision. Scene from Visby, 1894. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Hypnotic session, 1887. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Sea Landscape in Porkkala, 1896. 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

Blooming apple tree, 1924. Private Collection

Jean Sibelius. Private Collection

Winter landscape, 1915. Private Collection

Portrait of the King Charles XV of Sweden (1826-1872), 1861. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Bridal Sauna, before 1866. Artist: Ekman, Robert Wilhelm (1808-1873)
Bridal Sauna, before 1866. Found in the collection of Art Museum Gosta Serlachius, Mantta

Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1918. Artist: Jarnefelt, Eero (1863-1937)
Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1918. Found in the collection of Gosta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation

Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1930. Artist: Jarnefelt, Eero (1863-1937)
Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1930. Found in the collection of Kuopio Art Museum

Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1929. Artist: Jarnefelt, Eero (1863-1937)
Landscape (Maisema Kolilta), 1929. Private Collection

Gustav II Adolf of Sweden in Wurzburg. Artist: Ekman, Robert Wilhelm (1808-1873)
Gustav II Adolf of Sweden in Wurzburg. Private Collection

Sarvikallio, 1916. Artist: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Sarvikallio, 1916. Private Collection

Winter landscape, 1922. Artist: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Winter landscape, 1922. Found in the collection of Espoon modernin taiteen museo

Early spring, 1911. Artist: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Early spring, 1911. Found in the collection of Espoon modernin taiteen museo

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National Romanticism was a captivating artistic movement that swept across Finland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leaving behind a rich legacy of breathtaking artworks. Pioneered by talented Finnish artists such as Pekka Halonen, Robert Wilhelm Ekman, Vaino Alfred Blomstedt, and many others, this movement sought to celebrate the unique cultural identity and natural beauty of Finland. Halonen's masterpieces like "Woman in a Boat" (1924), "The Short Cut" (1892), "Spring Landscape" (1929), "Winter Landscape in Kinahmi" (1923), and "Girls Pushing a Boat" (1925) beautifully captured the essence of Finnish life. These paintings depict serene landscapes adorned with vibrant colors that reflect the changing seasons, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. In his self-portrait from 1893, Halonen reveals not only his remarkable talent but also his deep connection to his homeland. The painting showcases an artist proud of his roots and eager to contribute to the flourishing national art scene. Ekman's artwork titled "Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage" (1868) transports us back to simpler times when traditional music filled rustic homes. This piece captures both the musical heritage and humble lifestyle prevalent among Finnish peasants during that era. "The Abduction of Sampo, " created by an unknown artist in 1897, tells an ancient Finnish mythological tale through vivid imagery. It depicts heroes embarking on an epic adventure against fantastical creatures—an allegory for bravery and determination deeply rooted within Finnish folklore. Blomstedt's masterpiece called "Lake on the Wilderness" (1895) showcases Finland's pristine lakeside scenery with meticulous detail. The painting invites us into its tranquil setting—a place where one can find solace amidst untouched nature. "Ilmatar, " painted by an anonymous artist in 1860, portrays a mythical Finnish goddess of the air.