Burnt Village
Albert Edelfelt · 1879
Why it's great
A soldier lies near a village that has been burned in a war, with the sky full of smoke. Albert Edelfelt painted a scene from the Finnish War of 1808–1809. The painting shows the sadness left behind. It's a famous early work of Finnish painting.
Where to see it
📍 National Museum of FinlandHelsinki, Finland
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Albert Edelfelt was born in Finland to a Swedish family and studied in Antwerp and Paris. He painted portraits, scenes of Finnish life, and historical subjects. He was one of the most famous Finnish painters. He died in Finland in 1905.
