1898 - 1933

Factsheet

  • Typical colors:
    • phthalo green
    • espresso
  • Top 3 works:
    • Self-Portrait
    • The Fazer Bar
    • Tivoli
  • Died: 1933
  • Museums on this site: Finnish National Gallery
  • Works on this site: 10
  • Top-ranked work: Self-Portrait
  • Also known as:
    • C. A. H. Ericsson
    • H. Ericsson
    • Carl August Henry Ericsson
    • كارل أوقست هنري إريكسون

A Life in Lines and Light

The story of Carl August Henry Ericsson begins in Mikkeli, Finland. Born on 6 February 1898, he moves through the early decades of the twentieth century as a figure defined by movement between academic centers. His hands find their purpose not only in the brush but in the precision of graphic art and decorative painting. The path leads from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where he studies between 1915 and 1918 and again in 1919, toward the storied studios of Southern Europe.

Rome provides a rigorous backdrop at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. From there, the focus shifts to Paris. Between 1922 and 1924, the atmosphere of Académie Colarossi and Académie de la Grande Chaumiere shapes his technical development. These years in France represent a period of intense formal training, far from the Finnish landscapes of his youth.

The Graphic Hand

Ericsson’s output spans various mediums, reflecting a versatile command over both line and surface. His work exists within the collections of the Finnish National Gallery and the University of Helsinki, Department of Art History. The traces of his career remain visible in specific, documented works:

The graphic artist works with a sense of structure. His decorative painting requires a different discipline, one of ornamentation and surface design. This duality defines his professional identity.

A Final Chapter in Porvoo

The trajectory of his life reaches its conclusion in Porvoo. On 16 October 1933, the active years of the artist end. He leaves behind a legacy preserved in archives and collections, including the Uuden Suomen kuva-arkisto. While his life was brief, the records of his education and his presence in the Finnish National Gallery ensure his place within the history of Finnish graphic art.

Soru ve Cevaplar

Henry Ericsson adlı sanatçının eserlerine tekniklerine göre göz atabilir miyim?

Henry Ericsson tarafından belirli bir teknikte üretilmiş tüm eserleri bulmak için sanatçının Tüm Teknikler sayfasını kullanabilirsiniz.

Henry Ericsson tarafından resmedilen tüm konuların bir özeti mevcut mu?

Henry Ericsson sanatçısının Konu Atlası, sanatçının eserlerini konularına göre listeleyen bir sayfadır.

Henry Ericsson adlı sanatçının eserlerini belirli bir renk paletine göre nasıl bulabilirim?

Henry Ericsson'in eserlerine, sanatçının Renk Paletlerine Göre sayfasından renk paletine göre göz atabilirsiniz.

Henry Ericsson adlı sanatçının çalışmalarını kronolojik olarak nasıl takip edebilirim?

Henry Ericsson eserlerinin bir zaman çizelgesi mevcuttur: sanatçının Eser Kronolojisi sayfası, eserleri yapım tarihine göre sıralar.

Self-test

Her soru için yalnızca bir doğru cevap bulunmaktadır.

Soru 1:
What was the nationality of artist Henry Ericsson?
Soru 2:
In which city was Henry Ericsson born?
Soru 3:
Which of the following institutions holds a collection of his materials, such as scrapbooks and exhibition catalogues?
Soru 4:
At which academy did Henry Ericsson study in Rome?
Soru 5:
Which of these is a known artwork title by Henry Ericsson?