Hyökkäys (the attack). Oil on canvas. In the painting, the russian doubleheaded eagle is attacking the maiden symbolizing finland, tearing a law book. Immediately after the painting was finalized, it became the symbol of protest against russification, spreading throughout finland in thousands of prints. Object Type: painting. Date: 1899. Dimensions: height: 200 cm (78.7 in) ; width: 140 cm (55.1 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: National Museum of Finland. Suomineito (Isto)
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