Hjalmar Munsterhjelm

Hjalmar Munsterhjelm was a painter and draftsperson (1840–1905). He was born at Tuulos and died at Helsinki.

Also recorded as Magnus Hjalmar Munsterhjelm; H. Munsterhjelm; M. H. Munsterhjelm.

Hjalmar Munsterhjelm in brief

Born
1840
Died
1905
Known for
painter and draftsperson
Place of birth
Tuulos
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Magnus Hjalmar Munsterhjelm, H. Munsterhjelm and M. H. Munsterhjelm. His recorded languages were Finnish and Swedish.

One child is recorded: John Munsterhjelm. Other recorded relations include Ali Munsterhjelm.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Werner Holmberg and Hans Gude.

As a teacher, Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is recorded in connection with Woldemar Toppelius. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Recognition and collections

Hjalmar Munsterhjelm received Ducat Prize. Work by Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is held by Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Lönnström Art Museum and National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.

Identity

Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is recorded with the citizenship of Grand Duchy of Finland. Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is recorded as having received Ducat Prize. Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is recorded as painter and draftsperson.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Hjalmar Munsterhjelm may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q4307542.

In detail

training under Werner Holmberg and Hans Gude is recorded. Woldemar Toppelius is recorded as having studied under Hjalmar Munsterhjelm. the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape and romance. The authority associates the name with French Realism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Tuulos.

Work by Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Lönnström Art Museum, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design and Hämeenlinna Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Ducat Prize.

Chronology

  1. 1840Hjalmar Munsterhjelm born at Tuulos.
  2. 1840Hjalmar Munsterhjelm was born in 1840 at Tuulos.
  3. 1905Hjalmar Munsterhjelm died at Helsinki.
  4. 1905Hjalmar Munsterhjelm died in 1905 at Helsinki.

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.

    “Hjalmar Munsterhjelm”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4307542: Hjalmar Munsterhjelm

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