Essi Renvall
Ester ”Essi” Renvall (née Lähde; 3 October 1911 Oulu, Finland – 18 October 1979 Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish sculptor. She studied in Suomen Taideyhdistyksen piirustuskoulu 1930–1932. Her works were in public exhibition for the first time in 1933.
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Essi Renvall
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- Name
- Ester ”Essi” Renvall
- Born
- 3 October 1911
- Birthplace
- Oulu, Finland
- Died
- 18 October 1979
- Place of death
- Helsinki, Finland
- Nationality
- Finland.
- Occupation
- sculptor, photographer and artist.
- Honours
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
- Languages
- Finnish.
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Ester ”Essi” Renvall (née Lähde; 3 October 1911 Oulu, Finland – 18 October 1979 Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish sculptor. She studied in Suomen Taideyhdistyksen piirustuskoulu 1930–1932. Her works were in public exhibition for the first time in 1933.
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Essi Renvall (1911–1979) was a Finnish artist, photographer and sculptor. Born in Oulu, the artist died in Helsinki.
Languages used include Finnish. Works by Essi Renvall are held at City of Pori art collection, Finnish National Gallery and HAM Helsinki Art Museum.
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Her best known works include busts of women and children. She also made portraits of famous people, including presidents Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, Risto Ryti, J.K. Paasikivi and Urho Kekkonen. Renvall was one of the first female sculptors in Finland to get commissioned public works, and to make a living for herself and her family by her artistic work. Publishing house WSOY commissioned a series of busts of their leading writers, such as Mika Waltari and Saima Harmaja.
The recorded working language is Finnish. Work by Essi Renvall is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection and HAM Helsinki Art Museum. Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
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• Name — Ester ”Essi” Renvall • Born — 3 October 1911 • Birthplace — Oulu, Finland • Died — 18 October 1979 • Place of death — Helsinki, Finland
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Essi Renvall born at Oulu.
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Essi Renvall died at Helsinki.
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She also worked under the name Essi Renvall. The authorities additionally record the headings Ester Renvall, Essi Lähde and Ester Lähde. Her recorded language was Finnish. She married Ben Renvall. One child is recorded: Simo Rista. Renvall received Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
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