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

Albert Gustaf Edelfelt (1854 - 1905)
Albert Gustaf Edelfelt
1854 - 1905
Totte Mannes (1933)
Totte Mannes
1933
Karl Gustaf Hjalmar Armfeldt (1873 - 1959)
Karl Gustaf Hjalmar Armfeldt
1873 - 1959
Marco Casagrande (1971)
Marco Casagrande
1971
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg (1805 - 1867)
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
1805 - 1867
August Leopold Soldan (1870 - 1942)
August Leopold Soldan
1870 - 1942
Vasily Yevmenievich Savinsky (1859 - 1937)
Vasily Yevmenievich Savinsky
1859 - 1937
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin (1844 - 1930)
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin
1844 - 1930
Venny Soldan-Brufeldt (1863 - 1945)
Venny Soldan-Brufeldt
1863 - 1945
Raimo Veranen (1942 - 2011)
Raimo Veranen
1942 - 2011
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1864 - 1926)
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky
1864 - 1926
Elin Danielson-Gamboji (1861 - 1919)
Elin Danielson-Gamboji
1861 - 1919
Robert Lucander (1962)
Robert Lucander
1962
Gunnar Berndtson (1854 - 1895)
Gunnar Berndtson
1854 - 1895
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin (1888 - 1953)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin
1888 - 1953
Henrik Wigström (1862 - 1923)
Henrik Wigström
1862 - 1923

Creators Art Deco

Childe Hassam (1859 - 1935)
Childe Hassam
1859 - 1935
Giuseppe Abbati (1836 - 1868)
Giuseppe Abbati
1836 - 1868
Karl Reinhold (1820 - 1887)
Karl Reinhold
1820 - 1887
Heinrich Lang (1838 - 1891)
Heinrich Lang
1838 - 1891
George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)
George Nakashima
1905 - 1990
Mariano Rodríguez (1912 - 1990)
Mariano Rodríguez
1912 - 1990
Léon Zack (1892 - 1980)
Léon Zack
1892 - 1980
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker (1868 - 1932)
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker
1868 - 1932
Leon Kroll (1884 - 1974)
Leon Kroll
1884 - 1974
Constantin Westchiloff (1878 - 1945)
Constantin Westchiloff
1878 - 1945
Eugène Gaillard (1862 - 1933)
Eugène Gaillard
1862 - 1933
Aert Schouman (1710 - 1792)
Aert Schouman
1710 - 1792
Albert Anker (1831 - 1910)
Albert Anker
1831 - 1910
Dia Al-Azzawi (1939)
Dia Al-Azzawi
1939
William Redgrave (1903 - 1986)
William Redgrave
1903 - 1986
Mihaly Zeller (1859 - 1915)
Mihaly Zeller
1859 - 1915
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