The illustrations in this book represent the heart of Akseli Gallen-Kallela's output. The biographical text traces his development as an artist into a national figure in Finland, but also from a mischievous man to a captivating man of the world.Akseli Gallen-Kallela was also masterly in his use of words. His fascinating personality shines through his touchingly candid letters and the notes he made on the sheets of sketch pads. Timo Martin included a selection of this material in the biographical text.Альбом с большим количеством иллюстраций рассказывает о жизни и творчестве Аксели Гален-Каллела (1865–1931), финского художника, лидера национально-романтического направления в культуре финского модерна. Суровый реализм картин финской народной жизни, героику образов эпоса Калевала' художник сочетал с символикой и стилизацией в духе стиля 'модерн'.Напечатано в Финляндии.'
