Ville Vallgren's childhood home in Porvoo
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Sculptor Ville Valgren's childhood home of 1860's in Porvoo
Waymark Code: WM976Q
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 07/08/2010
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"Sculptor Carl Wilhelm "Ville" Vallgren (1855-1940) was born in Porvoo but made his way to Helsinki and finally Paris. There he spent 36 years studying and working. Ville Vallgren was an illustrator of feminine beauty, and his miniature sculptures and symbolist ornaments brought him international fame at the end of the 19th century. Ville Vallgren's most famous work is the Havis Amanda fountain erected at the Helsinki Market Square in 1908.
Name of Famous Person: Ville Vallgren
Physical Address: Piispankatu 18
What is this person famous for?:
Famous sculptor.
One of Finland national treasure "Havis Amanda statue" in Helsinki is sculpture by Ville Vallgren
Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link]
Personal Experience:
Building is in 1850's empire style in a very nice area.
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