19th Century

carl wilhelm vallgren

Born 1855 Died 1940 Works span 1887–1887

Early Life and Artistic Training Ville Vallgren, born December 15th, 1855, in Porvoo, Finland, was the son of Dr. Georg Vallgren, a respected physician who instilled in his son a love for science and observation—qualities that would later inform Vallgren’s artistic endeavors. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen interest in sculpture, experimenting with clay and stone before pursuing formal studies at Helsinki Polytechnic. This f…

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1887

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1887

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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carl wilhelm vallgren

1855 – 1940

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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