Finnish Folklore 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

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

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

The Lair of the Lynx, 1908. Found in the Collection of Turku Art Museum

Sunset over Lake Ruovesi. Private Collection

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Finnish folklore is a rich tapestry of mythical tales and legends that have been passed down through generations, and is a reflection of the country's deep connection to nature and its vibrant cultural heritage. One notable piece from Finnish folklore is "Lennuk, 1910, " an artwork by Joseph Alanen. This painting captures the essence of Finnish mythology with its depiction of mystical creatures and enchanting landscapes. "The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912" by Alanen also showcases the epic battle for a magical artifact called Sampo, which symbolizes prosperity and abundance in Finnish folklore. Akseli Gallen-Kallela's "The Aino Triptych, 1891" explores themes of love, loss, and transformation through three interconnected panels. It tells the story of Aino, a tragic figure from Finnish mythology. In "The Fratricide, 1897, " Gallen-Kallela delves into darker aspects with his portrayal of sibling rivalry leading to tragedy. This painting serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of jealousy. Gallen-Kallela's "The Forging of the Sampo, 1893" depicts an iconic scene where Ilmarinen crafts the legendary Sampo on an island called Pohjola. The artwork beautifully captures both mythological elements and traditional craftsmanship. Another masterpiece by Gallen-Kallela is "Ad Astra, 1894, " which portrays Väinämöinen - one of Finland's most revered mythological heroes - sailing towards distant lands in search of wisdom and enlightenment. Pekka Halonen's "Woman in a Boat, 1924" evokes tranquility and serenity as it showcases a woman peacefully rowing across calm waters. This painting reflects Halonen's fascination with capturing everyday moments infused with natural beauty.