About Martta Wendelin
Lived 1893 – 1986 (aged 92). Martta Wendelin was a Finnish painter.
Martta Maria Wendelin (23 November 1893 in Kymi — 1 March 1986 in Tuusula) was a Finnish painter.
She illustrated fairy tales and school books, and drew postcards and magazine covers. The high time of her career was in 1930s, when magazines were able to use good quality images, but use of photographs was not yet that common.
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Who was Martta Wendelin?
Finnish artist (1893–1986)
When was Martta Wendelin born?
Martta Wendelin was born on 23 November 1893 in Karhula.
When did Martta Wendelin die?
Martta Wendelin died on 1 March 1986 in Tuusula.
What was Martta Wendelin's occupation?
Martta Wendelin was a painter.
What nationality was Martta Wendelin?
Martta Wendelin was Finnish.
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