Bronze statue of Albert Edelfelt, Bronze statue at Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki, Finland
The bronze monument features Albert Edelfelt wearing his artist's coat while holding a palette in his left hand near the entrance of Ateneum.
Finnish sculptor Ville Vallgren created this memorial statue in 1927, commissioned by the Fine Arts Academy to honor the renowned painter Albert Edelfelt.
The statue commemorates Albert Edelfelt, who elevated Finnish art to international recognition through his realistic portraits and depictions of Finnish literature themes.
The monument stands at coordinates 60.170067, 24.944063, inside the Ateneum building following its relocation from the outdoor park in 2017.
The statue changed locations multiple times, moving from Ateneum park to Eira in 1976, returning to the park in 2004, and finally entering the museum in 2017.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1927
Creator: Ville Vallgren
Made from material: bronze
Address: Keskuskatu 9
GPS coordinates: 60.17007,24.94406
Latest update: May 31, 2025 00:58
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