Artist
Vilho Lampi
Finnish, 1898–1936
Vilho Lampi was a Finnish Realism artist. 8 works are cataloged here, principally at Finnish National Gallery. Vilho Lampi was born in Oulu.
Overview
Vilho Henrik Lampi (19 July 1898 – 17 March 1936) was a Finnish painter who is best known for his self-portraits and paintings of Liminka and the people who lived there.
History
Lampi was born in Oulu but lived in Liminka for most of his life. He studied at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts from 1921 to 1925 and after finishing his studies he returned to Liminka, where he lived and painted his most famous works.
Lampi committed suicide on 17 March 1936 by jumping from a bridge to Oulujoki while visiting in Oulu.
Films
Eeli Aalto: Vilho Lampi, Lakeuden maalari, 1966. Hannu Heikinheimo: Jumala on kauneus, 1985.
Plays
Kaija Viinikainen: Jumala on kauneus, Kajaanin kaupunginteatteri, 1981. Kristian Smeds: Jumala on kauneus, Teatteri Takomo, 2000 and Finnish National Theatre, 2008. Taisto Reimaluoto: Tässä on elämä, Kajaanin Runoviikko, 2001.
Collections represented
Museum
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