Eero Järnefelt

Eero Järnefelt was a Finnish painter born in 1863, renowned for his realistic and detailed landscape and genre paintings that often depicted Finnish nature and rural life. As a leading figure of the Finnish National Romantic movement, he aimed to celebrate Finland’s natural beauty and cultural identity through his art. Järnefelt studied in Finland and Paris, blending European techniques with local themes. His most famous work is "Under the Yoke," illustrating Finnish resilience. Beyond painting, he was also a respected teacher and cultural influencer, helping to shape Finland’s artistic development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.