Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen (1894 - 1966)

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Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen

Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen was a Finnish artist and sculptor, celebrated for his contributions to the cultural landscape of Finland, particularly during the early years of the nation's independence. Born in 1894, Aaltonen's works are distinguished by their nationalist themes and monumental scale, often reflecting the spirit and identity of Finland. His artistic journey was notably influenced by a trip to Italy in 1923, where he encountered cubist and futurist art, elements of which he integrated into his own work.

Aaltonen's sculptures are key features in Finland's public spaces, including the well-known statues in the House of Parliament and numerous works in Turku, such as the "Lily of Turku" and a statue of the runner Paavo Nurmi. His mastery is also showcased at the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art in Turku, which houses a significant collection of his sculptures, paintings, and drawings. This museum not only celebrates his legacy but also serves as a central repository for his extensive works, donated by Aaltonen himself.

For those interested in exploring Aaltonen's work and the impact of Finnish sculpture, a visit to the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art is invaluable. The museum provides a comprehensive view of his artistic evolution and contributions to Finnish art. For updates on exhibitions and events related to Wäinö Aaltonen, consider signing up for notifications through the museum's mailing list, ensuring you stay informed about new insights and offerings related to this pivotal artist​.

Date and place of birt:8 march 1894, Marttila, Grand Duchy of Finland
Date and place of death:30 may 1966, Helsinki, Finland
Nationality:Finland, Russian Empire, Grand Duchy of Finland
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Landscape painter, Monumentalist, Painter, Sculptor
Genre:Allegory, Portrait sculpture, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Art Deco, Cubism, Expressionism, Modern art, Realism, Futurism

Creators Finland

Eugen Taube (1860 - 1913)
Eugen Taube
1860 - 1913
August Frederik Hollming (1854 - 1915)
August Frederik Hollming
1854 - 1915
August Leopold Soldan (1870 - 1942)
August Leopold Soldan
1870 - 1942
Alvar Caven (1886 - 1935)
Alvar Caven
1886 - 1935
Vilyo Johannes Koyo (1891 - 1966)
Vilyo Johannes Koyo
1891 - 1966
Albert Gustaf Edelfelt (1854 - 1905)
Albert Gustaf Edelfelt
1854 - 1905
Albert Gebhard (1869 - 1937)
Albert Gebhard
1869 - 1937
Emilia Appelgren (1840 - 1935)
Emilia Appelgren
1840 - 1935
Venny Soldan-Brufeldt (1863 - 1945)
Venny Soldan-Brufeldt
1863 - 1945
Touko Valio Laaksonen (Tom of Finland) (1920 - 1991)
Touko Valio Laaksonen (Tom of Finland)
1920 - 1991
Raimo Veranen (1942 - 2011)
Raimo Veranen
1942 - 2011
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914 - 1999)
Ilmari Tapiovaara
1914 - 1999
Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976)
Alvar Aalto
1898 - 1976
 Helene Schjerfbeckin (1862 - 1946)
Helene Schjerfbeckin
1862 - 1946
Octav Benchile (1872 - 1944)
Octav Benchile
1872 - 1944
Alexander Barkoff (1870 - 1944)
Alexander Barkoff
1870 - 1944

Creators Art Deco

Edward Dwurnik (1943 - 2018)
Edward Dwurnik
1943 - 2018
Ferdinand Chevalier (1834 - 1894)
Ferdinand Chevalier
1834 - 1894
Paul Kayser (1869 - 1942)
Paul Kayser
1869 - 1942
George Lourens Kiers (1838 - 1916)
George Lourens Kiers
1838 - 1916
Karl Hoff (1838 - 1890)
Karl Hoff
1838 - 1890
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (1977)
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
1977
John Northcote Nash (1893 - 1977)
John Northcote Nash
1893 - 1977
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky (1857 - 1931)
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky
1857 - 1931
Henrique Medina de Barros (1901 - 1988)
Henrique Medina de Barros
1901 - 1988
John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836 - 1893)
John Atkinson Grimshaw
1836 - 1893
Anton Ebert (1845 - 1896)
Anton Ebert
1845 - 1896
Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937)
Yehuda Pen
1854 - 1937
John Tunnard (1900 - 1971)
John Tunnard
1900 - 1971
Fritz von Graevenitz (1892 - 1959)
Fritz von Graevenitz
1892 - 1959
Adriaan Jozef Heymans (1839 - 1921)
Adriaan Jozef Heymans
1839 - 1921
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin (1891 - 1957)
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin
1891 - 1957
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