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(Eduskuntapuisto - Parliament Park)

Kyösti Kallio

Ylivieska 1873 - Helsinki 1940
the fourth President of Finland (1937-1940)
(Wikipedia)

Kalervo Kallio
E. Halosen (Lapinlahti)
1962

Description

Bronze statue of Kallio, sitting on a chair.

Inscription(s)

KYÖSTI KALLIO

Signature

Kalervo Kallio 1960-1962
e. halosen taidevalimo / lapinlahti

Annotation

The sculptor is the son of the president. It was unveiled 10 November 1962.

Artist

Kalervo Kallio (Nivala 1909 - Helsinki 1969), Finnish sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Helsinki City Artmuseum, Public Art.

Location (N 60°10'25" - E 24°55'59") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi091; Photograph: 30 June 2013
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