Collection Sigurd Frosterus

Aittomaa, Sofia
Title: Collection Sigurd Frosterus
Authors: Aittomaa, Sofia (Editor)
Product number: 9789518586848
Product form: Hardcover
Availability: Coming soon 31.3.2026. Can be pre-ordered 90 days before publishing date
Publication date: 31.3.2026
Price per piece: 45,00 € (39,47 € vat 0 %)

Publisher: SKS Kirjat
Series: Kirjokansi 389
Edition: 2026
Publication year: 2026
Language: English
Pages: 320
Product family: Spring 2025
Art and Architecture
Books in English
Finnish library classification: 70.92 Yleinen taidehistoria, Suomi
The Sigurd Frosterus Collection, edited by Sofia Aittomaa, presents a unique exploration of post-impressionist painting and its significance in both Finnish and international art history. Assembled by Sigurd Frosterus (1876-1956), the collection reflects its creator's deep understanding of modern art and his contemporaries.

Essays by Susanna Pettersson, Kimmo Sarje and Sofia Aittomaa examine art collecting, Sigurd Frosterus's views on art, and the evolution of his collection. The book also includes detailed presentations of artworks in the Sigurd Frosterus Foundation collection.

Published in collaboration with the Sigurd Frosterus Foundation and Amos Rex.