By the River of Tuonela, study for the Jusélius Mausoleum frescos 1903

"By the River of Tuonela" (1903), a study for the Jusélius Mausoleum frescoes, is a painting by Finnish symbolist artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. The painting depicts a scene of mythical Finnish folklore, where a naked man rows a boat towards a river while others watch. This artwork was created as a preparatory study for the murals in the Jusélius Mausoleum in Helsinki. It showcases Gallen-Kallela's interest in Finnish mythology and symbolism, which would become a defining feature of his artistic career. The painting is now part of the Finnish National Gallery's collection.