About Essi Renvall
Lived 1911 – 1979 (aged 68). Essi Renvall was a Finnish sculptor, photographer and visual artist.
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.
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.
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Who was Essi Renvall?
Finnish sculptor (1911–1979)
When was Essi Renvall born?
Essi Renvall was born on 3 October 1911 in Oulu.
When did Essi Renvall die?
Essi Renvall died on 18 October 1979 in Helsinki.
What was Essi Renvall's occupation?
Essi Renvall was a sculptor, photographer and visual artist.
What nationality was Essi Renvall?
Essi Renvall was Finnish.
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