VALÉORINE London

Walter Runeberg

Walter Runeberg (1838–1920) was a Finnish sculptor and artist.

Also recorded as W. Runeberg; W. M. Runeberg.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Walter Magnus Runeberg.

Born at Porvoo in 1838, died at Helsinki in 1920.

In detail

Walter Runeberg studied at University of Helsinki and Imperial Academy of Arts. training under Carl Sjöstrand and Herman Wilhelm Bissen is recorded. Hilda Flodin and Robert Stigell are recorded as having studied under Walter Runeberg. the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait statue and monumental.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki, Rome and Paris.

Work by Walter Runeberg is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Nationalmuseum, HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Cygnaeus Gallery and Hämeenlinna Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Ducat Prize, Cross of Liberty, 1st Class and Officier de l'Instruction publique.

Sources

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

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Walter Runeberg”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    Consult the source

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1398812: Walter Runeberg

    Consult the source