Juho Mäkelä was a Finnish painter known for his grounded, human-centered portrayals of rural life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Working mainly in Finland, he focused on everyday people, labor, and village scenes, painting them with sincerity and warmth.

His style is rooted in realism, favoring clear forms and earthy tones that reflect the dignity and resilience of ordinary life. Mäkelä’s work feels honest and unembellished, offering a quiet window into Finnish countryside culture of his time.