Pentti Papinaho
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Professori[1] Pentti Papinaho | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1926 |
| Died | 8 March 1992 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Fine Arts Academy of Finland |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Pentti Papinaho (2 June 1926 — 8 March 1992)[2] was a Finnish sculptor especially known for his public works featuring military, patriotic or religious themes, active particularly in the Tavastia region of Finland.[1][3][4]
Papinaho studied at art school 1947—1951, followed by further studies in sculpture at the Fine Arts Academy of Finland 1951—1951.[2][3]
Later, he taught for many years at various art schools in the Lahti and Orimattila area, alongside his own creative career.[3]
Work
Papinaho's work can be seen at the same time both as representative and abstract.[1][2]
Many of his works feature humans and horses, and he is renowned for his mastery of both human and equine anatomies.[3]
In addition to large-scale sculpture, Papinaho is also known as a medal designer.[1]
Papinaho's works are included in the collections of many art museums, including Ateneum (Finnish National Gallery) in Helsinki, and the Hermitage Museum of St Petersburg.[4]
Selected works
- 1963: Joutjärvi church altar piece Golgata ('Calvary') and exterior relief Kymmenen neitsyttä ('Ten Virgins')[5]
- 1966: Vesieste ('Water Hurdle'), Tampere Stadium fountain sculpture[2][6]
- 1974: Hakkapeliittain kotiinpaluu, memorial to the Hakkapeliittas, Lahti[2]
- 1988: Suojeluskuntalainen statue and related relief, Seinäjoki Civil Guard House[7]
(Images of many of Papinaho's works can be seen on the Finnish wiki page.)
