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Ester Helenius

1875 – 1955

Finnish painter

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About Ester Helenius

Lived 1875 – 1955 (aged 80). Ester Helenius was a Finnish painter.

Ester Emmy Maria Helenius (16 May 1875 – 12 October 1955) was a Finnish artist known for the vibrant use of color in her paintings. This vibrancy was so notable that art historian Tutta Palin described her as a "worshipper of ecstasy." While mainly a painter, Helenius was also trained in printmaking.

Life and career Helenius was an artist in residence at the famous Lallukka Artists’ Home in the Etu-Töölö district of Helsinki. Helenius' work has gained posthumous notoriety after being written on by Finnish art historian Tutta Palin in the book Ester Helenius: Värihurmion palvoja, a popular reference for tracing the evolution of Helenius' work. Her sales records have been donated to the Hämeenlinna Art Museum as part of her legacy.

Helenius is known to have had love affairs with women. Popular Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson has written of her interactions with Helenius during her time in Paris, France in her book Letters From Tove. Helenius' art can be found at auction on sites such as Hagelstam & Co. and Bukowskis for estimated values of up to 2,000 euros Her work also remains in the collections of the Finnish National Gallery, and the Hämeenlinna Art Museum, among others.

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Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Also known as
E. Helenius, E. E. M. Helenius, Ester Emmy Maria Helenius, Esther Helenius

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ester Helenius?

Finnish painter (1875-1955)

When was Ester Helenius born?

Ester Helenius was born on 16 May 1875 in Lapinjärvi.

When did Ester Helenius die?

Ester Helenius died on 12 October 1955 in Helsinki.

What was Ester Helenius's occupation?

Ester Helenius was a painter.

What nationality was Ester Helenius?

Ester Helenius was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ester Helenius

· Wikidata: Q11858846

· DBpedia: Ester Helenius

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