Akseli Gallen-Kallela
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Summary
Akseli Gallen-Kallela was born on April 26, 1865[1], in Pori[2]. He died on March 7, 1931[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], architect[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,155 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 26, 1865[11], 1865[12]
- Date of death: 1931[13]
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[14]
- Spouse: Mary Gallen-Kallela[15]
- Child: Kirsti Gallen-Kallela[16], Jorma Gallen-Kallela[17]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[18], Grand Duchy of Finland[19]
- Native language: Swedish[20], Finnish[21]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[22]
- Occupation: graphic artist[23], exlibrist[24], draftsperson[25]
- Field of work: painting[26]
- Educated at: Académie Julian[27], Gymnasiet Svenska normallyceum[28], Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki[29]
- Student: Alpo Sailo[30], Vera Meyerson[31], Carl Bengts[32]
- Notable work: The Artist's Mother[33], Lemminkäinen's Mother[34], The Defense of the Sampo[35]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[36], Ducat Prize[37], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[38], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[39], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[40], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Movement: Romanticism[43], Symbolism[44], romantic nationalism[45]
- Genre: portrait[46], history painting[47], landscape painting[48], Impressionism[49], photography[50], work of art[51]
- Commons category: Akseli Gallen-Kallela[52]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[53]
- Residence: Kalela[54]
- Family name: Gallen-Kallela[55], Gallén[56]
- Given name: Akseli[57], Axel[58], Waldemar[59]
Why It Matters
Akseli Gallen-Kallela has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Akseli Gallen-Kallela born?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela's place of birth was Pori[2].
Where did Akseli Gallen-Kallela die?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela died in Stockholm[4].
Who was Akseli Gallen-Kallela married to?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela's spouses include Mary Gallen-Kallela[15].
What did Akseli Gallen-Kallela do for work?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], architect[8], and designer[9].
Where did Akseli Gallen-Kallela go to school?
Akseli Gallen-Kallela was educated at Académie Julian[27], Gymnasiet Svenska normallyceum[28], and Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki[29].
What awards did Akseli Gallen-Kallela receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[36], Ducat Prize[37], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[38], and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[39].