Sampoire ( Sammon puolustus ) is a romantic nationalist painting of 1896 by Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela. This painting depicts a section of Kalevala, Finland's national epic composed by Elias LÃÆ'¶nnrot in the 19th century.
The photographed scene is taken from the 43rd epic song, where the hero VÃÆ'¤inÃÆ'¤mÃÆ'¶inen, seen holding a sword, has stolen valuable Shampoo artifacts from the evil witch Louhi, and he, after taking the shape of a giant bird, is trying to reclaim it. The battle for the Sampo was also given a deeper connotation as a battle for the Finnish soul.
Video The Defense of the Sampo
Reception
When the painting was first exhibited, it received widespread attention and was regarded as the best work of Gallen-Kallela. Gallen-Kallela's vision of VÃÆ'¤inÃÆ'¤mÃÆ'¶inen as a war is seen as a radical departure from an old, bearded gray from an older interpretation. In the painting, long hair, white hair and VÃÆ'¤ÃnÃÆ'¶inen beard are dramatically contrasted by her strong and muscular body.
This painting was originally commissioned by the wealthy patron of Helsinki, Solomon Wuorio, for his dining room. According to Gallen-Kallela's record, the deal was peacefully disbanded when the protective wife had a very negative reaction to the finished work. After that, Shampoo Defense was purchased by the Turku Art Association ( Turun taideyhdistys ) for a price of 4000 previously unheard.
Maps The Defense of the Sampo
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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