Finnish painting, ca. 1940-41

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Text: NA.

Year: ca. 1940-41.

Publisher: NA.

Artist: Aarno Karimo.

Additional information: Finnish painting (ca. 1940-41) depicting Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, then commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces, with Finnish soldiers battling the Soviets. Painted between the Winter War and Continuation War. Mannerheim, a war hero, led the anti-Bolshevik Whites during the Finnish Civil War and served as president from 1944-46, overseeing peace negotiations with the Soviets. Karimo produced various artworks celebrating the Finnish army during this period.