I. K. Inha was a Finnish photographer, author, translator, and journalist. Inha is considered to be one of the grand masters of Finnish photography. Sometimes he is even referred to as "the national photographer" of Finland. He is especially known for his documentation of Finnish folk tradition, old habits and customs, and landscapes. In addition to his documentary work he was a significant portrayer of modernisation in the early 20th century.
I. K. Inha
Slashing-and-burning in Eno, Finland, in 1893
Brothers Poavila and Triihvo Jamanen, 1894
Mustiala School of Agriculture, 1899
Virrat is a town and municipality of Finland. It is part of the Pirkanmaa region, and it is located 104 kilometres (65 mi) north of Tampere and 113 kilometres (70 mi) west of Jyväskylä. The distance between Virrat and Helsinki is 285 kilometres (177 mi). The town has a population of 6,275
(31 December 2023) and covers an area of 1,299.07 square kilometres (501.57 sq mi) of
which 136.73 km2 (52.79 sq mi)
is water. The population density is
5.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (14/sq mi). The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
An intersection of Virtaintie and Leivontie streets in Virrat
Virrat Town Hall
Virrat Church
Virrat Library