Emil Wikström

Emil Wikström (1864–1942) was a Finnish sculptor, architect and artist.

Also recorded as E. Wikström; E. E. Wikström; Emil Erik Wikström.

Emil Wikström in brief

Born
1864
Died
1942
Known for
sculptor, architect and artist
Place of birth
Turku
Contents

Overview

Born at Turku in 1864, died at Helsinki in 1942.

In detail

Emil Wikström studied at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. training under Carl Jahn, Fredrik Ahlstedt and Henri Chapu is recorded. the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Visavuori, Helsinki and Turku. Residence is recorded at Visavuori.

Works named in the authority record are Lyhdynkantajat.

Work by Emil Wikström is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Serlachius Museums, Turku Art Museum and Tampere Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Ducat Prize, Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Emil Wikström”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3052260: Emil Wikström

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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