Friday 10 October 2014

Finland - Art

October 1, 2014

Lilli sent this card with her greetings from Finland.

She writes that the card is a painting by Albert Edelfelt.  One of the most popular painters (1854-1905).
Albert Edelfelt - Idylli - 1878
She wrote about the stamp on the back of the card.  She said Juhani Aho, the national writer (1861-1921), was one of the first professional writers. He wrote for about 40 years. He had a big influence on the Finnish language.


She closes by wishing me a happy mailbox...!

2 comments:

Scriptor Senex said...

That is a very atmospheric picture. Perhaps that is why men don't read - they are too busy admiring the women!

Helen said...

Perhaps...or too busy painting the picture :-) ?

Thanks for your comment!