Eero Järnefelt
Eero Järnefelt (1863–1937) was a Finnish painter best known for his landscapes and depictions of Finnish rural life. Born in Vyborg, Järnefelt studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki and later in Paris at the Académie Julian. He became closely associated with the Finnish national romantic movement, which sought to portray the unique beauty of the Finnish landscape and its people. His works are characterized by their realistic detail and sensitivity to the natural environment, often focusing on the harshness and beauty of Finnish life.
One of Järnefelt’s most famous paintings, Under the Yoke (Burning the Brushwood) (1893), portrays Finnish peasants working in the fields and has become an iconic image of Finnish national identity. Järnefelt was deeply connected to the Finnish cultural scene, and his work contributed to the development of a distinctly Finnish artistic identity. His paintings are held in major Finnish collections, including the Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki.
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Full Name: Eero Järnefelt
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Birth and Death: 1863–1937
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Finnish National Romanticism, Realism
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Legacy: Known for his depictions of Finnish landscapes and rural life, Järnefelt’s works are celebrated in Finnish national collections, including the Ateneum Art Museum.
