Lönnrot ja runonlaulajat, luonnos Helsingin yliopiston juhlasalin seinämaalaukseksi

Executed in bold, flat-color tempera, the work features vibrant blues and reds against darker tones, characteristic of Gallen-Kallela’s adoption of a more expressive, symbolic approach in the 1890s.

Originally conceived as a preliminary design for a University of Helsinki mural, the sketch’s current location and full realization status of the intended mural are not specified in available information.

Part of the broader art nouveau movement, this work aligns with Gallen-Kallela’s role in Finnish romantic nationalism, transitioning from realism to symbolic, nationally themed works in the late 19th century.

While specific impact of this sketch on later works is unclear, it represents Gallen-Kallela’s contribution to promoting Finnish cultural identity through art, influencing subsequent nationalistic and symbolic artistic expressions.