Introduction
Carl Wilhelm "Ville" Vallgren (December 15, 1855 – October 13, 1940) was a Finnish sculptor. His best-known work is the statue of Havis Amanda in Helsinki.
Biography
He was born in Porvoo, and long resident in Paris, whither he went in 1878, after studying architecture in the Helsinki Polytechnic. He entered the École des Beaux-Arts, studied under Cavelier.
Works
His mirrors, figurines, lamp stands, urns, and candelabra established his reputation as a decorative artist. Of his statues and portraits, several are in New York City in the Vanderbilt collection, notably “Death and Resurrection” and “A Breton Girl.” His works in Finland include a “Mariatta,” in the Imperial Castle, and a “Head of Christ” in the National Museum at Helsinki. The marble group “Maternity” is in the Museum of Arras, and a bronze statuette, “Youth,” in the Berlin National Gallery.