Kullervo Cursing
Akseli Gallen-Kallela · 1899
Why it's great
The hero Kullervo, in a rage, stands in a stormy landscape and curses his fate, in a scene from the Finnish Kalevala. Akseli Gallen-Kallela painted this dramatic picture in 1899. Kullervo is a tragic figure in the Finnish epic. It's a powerful painting from Finnish national romanticism.
Where to see it
📍 AteneumHelsinki, Finland
Open in Maps ↗ About this museum →Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela was born in Pori, Finland, and became the country's most famous painter. He painted scenes from the Kalevala, Finland's national epic, and studied in Paris. He lived in Finland and traveled to Africa and the United States. He died in Stockholm in 1931.
