
Albert EdelfeltFinlande, 1854–1905Peut-on la contempler ?
Saint-Pétersbourg, Russie
Elle appartient à la collection, mais n’est pas présentée en ce moment.
1890s
Illustrates Runeberg's “The Tales of Ensign Stål”
Having taken to illustrating poetry, Edelfelt illustrated the epic poem by Johan Ludvig Runeberg, a family friend he admired. Runeberg's company left a lasting mark on him and at times drew him to scenes from Finnish history.
1892 · Distinction
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1894 · Distinction
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
1895
Full member of the Academy of Arts
Under the new statute of the Imperial Academy of Arts Edelfelt became a full member.
1895–1896
Post: chairperson