Gunnar Finne

Gunnar Finne (1886–1952) was a Finnish sculptor, architect and artist.

Also recorded as Johan Gunnar Finne; G. Finne; J. G. Finne.

Gunnar Finne in brief

Born
1886
Died
1952
Known for
sculptor, architect and artist
Place of birth
Hollola
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Johan Gunnar Finne.

Born at Hollola in 1886, died at Helsinki in 1952.

In detail

Emil Filen and Torger Enckell are recorded as having studied under Gunnar Finne. the recorded working language is Finnish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Art Deco and portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki.

Work by Gunnar Finne is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki City Museum, Ateneum and Hämeenlinna Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

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.

    “Gunnar Finne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5400749: Gunnar Finne

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