Enckell, Magnus b. November 9, 1870 d. November 27, 1925 Painter. A leading representative of the Finnish Symbolist movement. After studying in Helsinki and Paris, he was influenced by painter Puvis de Chavannes and the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. He then broke with the Naturalists and became the leader of the well-known "Symbolist Septem" group, which he co-founded with Verner Thomé and Ellen Thesleff. In 1907, Enckell was assigned to paint one of his most renowned works, the altarpiece for the new cathedral in the city of Tamper. He...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Hisula's cemetery, Hamina, Kymenlaakso, Finland
b. November 9, 1870 d. November 27, 1925