What was Gallen-Kallela’s main source of inspiration?
The Kalevala
The Bible
Nature
Dreams
Answer
The Kalevala is an epic poem that is the national epic of Finland. It was compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century from oral folklore. The Kalevala tells the story of the creation of the world, the origin of the Finnish people, and their struggles against evil forces. The Kalevala has been a major source of inspiration for Finnish artists, including the painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela.
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