Solo exhibitions
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Elga Sesemann's work has been exhibited in more than one hundred exhibitions. We try to list them all in the section "Exhibitions". But here we only list Elga's solo exhibitions, at art galleries and museums/exhibition halls, with as much information as possible.
Unfortunately, we are lacking a lot of documentation. If you have information, price lists, list of works, catalogues, photos, newspaper clips or other knowledge about the exhibitions, please contact us.
- 1945-03-17 Konstsalongen, Unionsgatan 28, Helsinki
- Elga Sesemann, Elga's first solo exhibition
- 52 works
- Newspaper clips, #7106 - #7112
We are missing the end date, but Hufvudstadsbladet article dates back to March 24th. We have a photo of Elga in front of painting number 3, most likely from the exhibition, dated 1945-03-31, a Saturday. It could be the last day, or maybe Sunday 1945-04-01.
The list of works, from the catalogue, with our remarks:
We have a catalogue with hand written prices and an X-marking for most works, that we think stands for that the work has been sold. About the prices, 600 old Finnish Marks, before 1963, would have been roughly 1 Euro at that time.
1 Uni, Dröm, Dream Note that 25 has the same title. Price noted = 15 000:-
2 Paratiisi, Paradiset, The paradise 7 000:-
3 Unimaisema, Drömlandskap, Dream landscape Page 9 in the catalogue, also in the background in the photo of Elga at the exhibition. (b/w) 7 000:- X
4 Kuolemaan tuomitut, De dödsdömda , The doomed B/w picture in an article. But there is a b/w photo at the Photo Archive at Ateneum, with the same picture titled "Manalaan menijät", ( På väg till Hades, On the way to Hades ).See No. 24 below. 6 000:- X
5 Preludi, Preludium, Prelude Page 7 in the catalogue. 8 000:- X
6 Luonnos, Skiss, Sketch (no price)
7 Luonnos, Skiss, Sketch 3 000:- X
8 Madonna 5 000:- X
9 Muotokuva, Porträtt, Portrait #150? Nelly, (Elga's younger sister) at WSOY, 8 000:- X
10 Muotokuva, Porträtt, Portrait #204? Seppo Näätänen, Elga's fiancé, at WSOY 10 000:- X
11 Kaksoismuotokuva, Dubbelporträtt, Double portrait Seppo and Elga. #121 Now at the Ateneum. 10 000:- X
12 Omakuva, Självporträtt, Self-portrait Page 6 in the catalogue. #151 Donated by Bäcksbacka to Nationalmuseumet in Stockholm, transferred to Moderna Museet i Stockholm when it was founded. 7 000:- X
13 Omakuva, Självporträtt, Self-portrait (no price) X
14 Omakuva, Självporträtt, Self-portrait 7 000:- X
15 Amu, Morgon, Morning 5 000:-
16 Sade, Regn, Rain #198 Identified by the article #7107. Now at HAM. Self-portrait with her sister Nelly in the background. 6 000:- X
17 Kuollut tyttö, Död flicka, Dead girl Page 8 in the catalogue, #163. (no price)
18 Andante #124? 7 000:-
19 Tarjoilijatar, Servererska, Waitress #164? Now at the Ateneum. 3 000:- X
20 Sunnuntaiaamu, Söndagsmorgon, Sunday morning 4 000:-
21 Rankkasade, Störtregn, Downpour 3 000:- X
22 Öinen katu, Nattlig gata, Street at night #156. 4 000:- X
23 Äiti, Mor, Mother #126? Elga's mother. Now at the Ateneum. 6 000:- X
24 Manalaan menijät, På väg till Hades, On the way to Hades See also No. 4 above. 4 000:-
25 Uni, Dröm, Dream See 1 above, same title 7 000:-
26 Marttyyri, Martyren, The martyr 5 000:-
27 Puu, Trädet, The tree (no price)
28 Maisema, Landskap, Landscape 5 000:- X
29 Vanhus, Åldring, Gaffer #178 Could be work from the art school, we have sketches in a sketchbook, there is a similar painting by Seppo Näätänen. 15 000:- X
30 Ilta, Kväll, Evening 5 000:- X
31 Mielisairas, Sinnessjuk, Insane 7 000:- X
32 Mietiskelijä, Tänkare, Thinker 6 000:- X
33 Asetelma, Nature morte, Still life #123? 7 000:- X
34 Pulloja, Flaskor, Bottles #498? Now at the Ateneum. 5 000:- X
35 Vihreä pullo, Grön flaska, Green bottle #122? 5 000:- X
36 Sanomalehtiä, Tidningar, Papers Page 10 in the catalogue. #193 5 000:- X
37 Kolme omenaa, Tre äpplen, Three apples #205? 3 000:- X
38 Vettä ja värnissaa, Vatten och fernissa, Water and varnish 4 000:- X
39 Sininen maljakko, Blå vas, Blue vase (no price)
40 Valoa vasten, Mot ljuset, Backlight 4 000:- X
41 Pulloja ja peltilaatikko, Flaskor och plåtask, Bottles and tin box #129? 4 000:- X
42 Valkoinen kannu, Vit kanna, White jug 6 000:- Not sold, can be the same at 1947 (#148) But it may be dated 1946?
43 - 52 Pastelleja, Pasteller, Pastels We have many pictures of pastels from the period but we have no knowledge if any of them were shown at the exhibition. 2 000:-/pp Six of them are marked with X.
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1947-01-11 - 1947-01-19 Tampereen Kirjastotalon, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, 35 works
- Newspaper clips , #7120 #7123 #7125 #7126 #7127 #7128 #7217
Invitation card and poster
The list of works, with our remarks:
1 Bridge, Silta, Bro Could be the same as exhibited at Liljevalchs, Stockholm, 1947-04-18 - 1947-05-18, see also No. 11.
2 Dinner time, Ruokatunti, Matdags #102?
3 Village, Kylä, By
4 Winter sun, Talviaurinko, Vintersol
5 Deserted street, Autio katu, Öde gata #161?
6 Green bottle, Vihreä pullo, Grön flaska #122? Same as No. 35 Helsingfors 1945? But marked as sold 1945?
7 White flowers, Valkoisia kukkia, Vita blommor #187? Could ba an other from 1946, but we have no picture
8 Morning, Aamu, Morgon
9 Chapel, Kappeli, Kapell
10 Summer evening, Kesäilta, Sommarkväll
11 Waiting room, Odotushuone, Väntrum #160 Could be the same as exhibited at Liljevalchs, Stockholm, 1947-04-18 - 1947-05-18, then titled "I väntrummet 1945" Now at Joensuu Konstmuseum with stated date 1946.
12 Sunrise, Auringonnousu, Soluppgång Oil on board, 47x70 cm, 1946, at S:t Michels art museum.
13 Fist snow, Ensi lumi, Första snön Picture in article #7123
14 Reflection, Peilikuva, Spegelbild
15 Sooty white, Nokivalkea, Sotig vit
16 Mug, Muki, Mugg
17 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben #449?
18 White jug, Valkoinen kannu, Vit kanna #148? daterad 1946
19 Red bottle, Punainen pullo, Röd flaska #192?
20 Sunset, Auringonlasku, Solnedgång
21 Tea brewer, Teekeitin, Tebryggare #469?
22 Landscape, Maisema, Landskap
23 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben
24 Self-portrait, Omakuva, Självporträtt #125?
25 Portrait, Muotokuva, Porträtt
26 - 35 Pastels, Pastelleja, Pasteller
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
Elga did not have any solo exhibitions during the 1950s, to our knowledge. But she had many large exhibitions together we her husband, Seppo Näätänen:
1950 Tampere
1952 Tampere
1953 Kemi
1953 Tampere
1955 Tampere
- 1960-04-08 - 1960-04-18 Taidesalonki Husa, Hämeenkatu 18, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition, 22 works
- Newspaper clips, #7160 - #7164 , #7166
The list of works, with our translations from Finnish.
Oil
1 Dance dream, Tanssiuni, Dansdröm
2 Sunrise, Auringonnousu, Soluppgång
3 Exercise, Harjoitus, Övning
4 Morning at the road, Aamu maantiellä, Morgon på landsvägen
5 Reading man, Lukeva mies, Läsande man
6 Dog club, Koirakerho, Hundklubb
7 Violin tuning, Viulunviritys, Fiolstämning
8 Office, Konttori, Kontor
9 Summer morning, Kesäaamu, Sommarmorgon
10 Reading woman, Lukeva nainen, Läsande kvinna
11 The girlfriends, Ystävättäret, Väninnorna
12 Man and woman, Mies ja nainen, Man och kvinna
13 Apple basket by the window, Omenakori ikkunalla, Äppelkorg i fönstret
14 Negro Christ, Neekerikristus, Negerkristus
15 Blue bottle, Sininen pullo, Blå flaska
16 Fish still life, Kala-asetelma, Fisk-stilleben
17 Black jug, Musta kannu, Svart kanna
18 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben
19 Heat, Helle, Hetta
20 Spring winter, Kevättalvi, Vårvinter
21 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben
22 Christ on a stroll, Kristus kävelyllä, Kristus på promenad
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1962-12-01 - 1962-12-11 Taidesalonki Husa, Hämeenkatu 18, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7168 - #7173
The list of works, with our remarks and our translations from Finnish.
Oil
1 The lion tamer family greet, Leijonankesyttäjäperhe tervehtii, Lejontämjarfamiljen hälsar
2 Oskar
3 We are flying, Me lennämme, Vi flyger
4 Death of the chimney sweeper, Nokikolarin kuolema, Sotarens död
5 The last, Viimeiset, De sista
6 West wind, Länsituuli, Västanvind
7 Crystal bowl, Kristallimalja, Kristallskål
8 Afternoon, Iltapäivä, Eftermiddag
9 Young angels, Nuoria enkeleitä, Unga änglar
10 Fish still life, Kala-asetelma, Fisk-stilleben
11 Red tray, Punainen tarjotin, Röd bricka B/w photo is available at Ateneum's archive
12 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben The number "12" is visible in a b/w photo that is available at Ateneum's archive
13 Young Hamlet, Nuori Hamlet, Unge Hamlet
14 Sunrise, Aamuyö, Gryning
15 Drunk, Juopunut, Berusad
16 Lantern and cabinet, Lyhty ja ehtoolliskaappi, Lykta och nattvardsskåp
17 Brass jug, Messinkikannu, Mässingskanna
18 The dream's clown, Unen klovni, Drömmens clown Could be the work named "Unesta uupuneet, Sömndruckna" down below
19 The diggers, Kaivajat, Grävarna B/w photo is available at Ateneum's archive
20 Dream landscape, Unimaisema, Drömlandskap
21 Sunset, Auringonlasku, Solnedgång
22 Still life, Asetelma, Stilleben
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1966-10-22 Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki
- Elga Sesemann, 26 works, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips , #7174 - #7178 , #7180 #7181 #7215
The list of works, with our remarks and our translations from Finnish.
1 Idle angels, Joutilaat enkelit, Sysslolösa änglar #256
2 Woman with dead bird, Nainen ja kuollut lintu, Kvinna med död fågel #303
3 Kyrie #425
4 Anno 1898
5 Gates of the sea, Meren portit, Havets portar
6 Deceased aunts, Tätivainajat talvipuutarhassa, Avlidna tanter #A178, also Tampere 1967
7 Then, Silloin, Då #251, Probobly also No. 1 Tampere 1967, No. 12 Stuttgart 1968 (69x84 cm)
8 Sleeping angel, Nukkuva enkeli, Sovande ängel #257, also Tampere 1967
9 Coulisse town, Kulissikaupunki, Kulisstad Probobly also Tampere 1967
10 The suns large house, Suuri aurinkotalo, Solens stora hus 89x62 cm, Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
11 Moon tower, Kuutorni, Måntornet 98x54 cm, Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
12 Glass bells, Lasikellopeli, Glasklockor #A179
13 Frozen paradise, Jäätyvä paratiisi, Fruset paradis
14 Station, Asema, Station 93x49 cm, Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
15 Sun pavilion, Aurinkopaviljonki, Solpaviljong 61x44 cm, Stuttgart 1968, alson Tampere 1967?
16 Fist snow, Ensi lumi, Första snön Oil, 1966, at Riihimäki Art Museum
17 Flood water, Nousuvesi, Högvatten 90x60 cm, Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
18 Nandin oil on board, 61 x 47 cm, 1965 #226 also Tampere 1967
19 Fog tower, Sumun torni, Dimtorn #254?
20 Desert horizon, Erämaan reuna, Ökenrand Mentioned in article #7181a
21 Royalty in the palace, Kuninkaalliset palatsissa, Kungligheter i palatset
22 Sea view, Mereltä, Havssyn
23 My son, Poikani, Min son #357, also Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
24 Tiruvannamalai Mentioned in article #7176, town in India, also Stuttgart 1968, also Tampere 1967?
25 The transformer's song, Muuntajan laulu, Transformatorns sång Mentioned in article #7181a
26 Self-portrait, Omakuva, Självporträtt
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1967-02-04 Tampereen Kirjastotalo, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, 23 works, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7182 #7183 #7184
The list of works, our reconstruction and our remarks
We are missing the list of works and also the end date of the exhibition. If you have any information about this exhibition, please contact us.
Below we have compiled information from the articles and searches in our archives and the archives of the Elga estate.
We have looked at the lists of works from the exhibitions a year before and a year after. That gave us some possible candidates of paintings that may have been at this exhibition.
There were 23 works at the exhibition.
No. 1 Then, Silloin, Då #251 Mentioned in #7183
No. 7 Easter, Pääsiäinen, Påsk Mentioned in #7183
No. 17 Sleeping angel, Nukkuva enkeli, Sovande ängel #257 Mentioned in #7183
No. 21 Deceased aunts, Tätivainajat talvipuutarhassa, Avlidna tanter #A178 Mentioned in #7182, #7183
Sunday, Sunnantai, Söndag #A180 Visible in #7184
Coulisse town, Kulissikaupunki, Kulisstad Mentioned in #7182
Grave of the bulls, Härkien hauta, Tjurarnas grav Mentioned in #7182
Holy gates, Pyhät portit, Heliga portar POSSIBLY #502? Mentioned in #7182
Burned, Palanut, Bränd Mentioned in #7182
Nandi, Nandin, Nandi #226
Nämns i #7182 Visible in #7184
Desert horizon, Erämaan reuna, Ökens rand Mentioned in #7182
(Works shown both in Helsinki 1966 and Stuttgart 1968)
The suns large house, Suuri aurinkotalo, Solens stora hus
Monn tower, Kuutorni, Måntornet
Station, Asema, Station
Sun pavilion, Aurinkopaviljonki, Solpaviljong
Flood water, Nousuvesi, Högvatten
My son, Poikani, Min son #357
Tiruvannamalai (town in India )
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1968-12-08 - 1969-01-19 Galerie Schloss Remseck, Stuttgart, Germany
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- 31 works
- Newspaper clips , #7185 - #7188
The list of works, with our remarks and our translations
"Katalogfolge der Temperas" We think that most paintings are tempera/oil/mixed technique.
1 The end of the world, Weltrand, Världens ände 91x122 cm #A155
2 The factory, Die Fabrik, Fabriken 80,5x121
3 Cooled, Erkaltet, Svalnat 68x123,5
4 Carillon, Glockenspiel, Klockspel 122x61 #A147
5 The lovers' chairs, Die Stühle der Liebenden, De älskandes stolar 53,5x123
6 Kettle, Kessel, Panna 122x80
7 First time piece, Die Ur-Uhr, Ur-uret 63,5x121
8 I with me, Ich mit mir, Jag med mig 68x110,5
9 Moon night, Mondnacht, Månnatt 53,5x121,5
10 My son, Mein Sohn, Min son 61x122 #357
11 Tall sideboard, Wüstenschränke, Högskänk 62x122
12 Then, Damals, Då, Sillion 69x84,5 #251
13 Tiruvannamalai, (town in India) 71x90,5
14 Aleksander, 53,5x93
15 Pair, Paar, Par 111x68
16 Moon tower, Mondturm, Måntorn 98x54
17 In the dream, Im Traum, I drömmen 90x81
18 Travelling roses, Reisende Rosen, Resande rosor 69x94 #459? version? gouache
19 At night, In der Nacht, Nattetid 90x62,5
20 The large sunhouse, Das grosse Sonnenhaus, Det stora solhuset 89x62
21 Station, Station, Station 93,5x49,5
22 Return of the ship, Rückkehr der Schiffe, Skeppets återkomst 72x91 #228
23 Under tapestry flowers, Unter Tapetenblumen, Under tapetblommor 69x93,5 #352? version? gouache
24 Memory, Erinnerung, Minne 81x91
25 Still flood, Stille Flut, Stilla högvatten 90,5x60,5
26 Father's death, Vaters Tod, Fars död 54x80,5 #292
27 The death ships, Die toten Schiffe, Dödsskeppen 54x67,5
28 Sun pavilion, Sonnenpavillon, Solpaviljong 61x44
29 Coulisse town , Kulissenstadt, Kulisstad 62x103
30 Day and night, Tag und Nacht, Dag och natt 61x103
31 By the Bechstein, Am Bechstein,Vid Bechsteinen 103x61 #300 gouacheversion
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1969-02-15 Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki
- Gouache
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7189 - #7193
The list of works, with our remarks and our translation
We do not have the end date of the exhibition and we have only a few pictures of the exhibitions paintings. If you have any information about this exhibition, please contact us.
1 The gate, Veräjällä, Grinden,
2 On the road, Tiellä, På vägen
3 Stroll, Kävelyllä, På promenad
4 Circus horse, Sirkushevonen, Cirkushäst
5 Silence, Hiljaisuus, Tystnad Mentioned in #7189
6 The lovers, Kuolleet rakastavaiset, Döda älskande Picture from #7191, some mix up in the articles between No. 6 and No.10
7 By the pond, Lammella, Vid dammen Skulle kunna vara #224 eller variant därav
8 In the garden, Puutarhassa, I trädgården
9 Double portrait, Kaksoismuotokuva, Dubbelporträtt
10 The couple, Rakastavaiset, Paret The picture on the invitation card, mentioned in #7190, #7191, some mix up with No. 6
11 Dawn, Sarastus, Gryning
12 Thunderstorm, Ukonilma, Åskväder
13 On rails, Kiskoilla, På skenor
14 Rain, Sade, Regn
15 Cloud, Pilvi, Moln
16 Chairs, Tuolit, Stolar
17 Bell concert, Kellokonsertti, Klockkonsert
18 Gramophone flowers, Gramofonikukkia, Grammofonblommor
19 The burning, Palavat, De brinnande
20 Family grave, Sukuhauta, Släktgrav
21 Gates, Portit, Portar
22 Concert, Konsertti, Konsert Mentioned in #7191
23 Farewell, Jäähyväiset, Avsked
24 Street, Katu, Gata
25 The empty house, Tyhjä talo, Det tomma huset Mentioned in #7189, POSSIBLE #416?
26 Men, Miehiä, Karlar Mentioned in #7191, #7193.
27 Meeting, Tapaaminen, Möte
28 A dead sister, Kuollut sisar, En död syster
29 Balcony, Parveke, Balkong
30 Churh, Kirkko, Kyrka Mentioned in #7191, many later versions, like #417 from 1971
31 Winter, Talvi, Vinter
32 In Egypt, Egyptissä, I Egypten
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Below are pictures of paintings/versions/photos(b/w), that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1970-02-21 - 1970-03-08 Elgas ateljé, Helsinki
- Separatutställning, ateljeutställning
Omnämns i en artikel av A.I. Routio i Uusi Suomi, 1970-02-25
- 1970-09-26 Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7195 #7221
List of works with our remarks
Oil and tempera
1 Meret ja pilvet – Hav och moln
2 Kylmillään – Övergivet, s/v bild finns från artikel #7196 från utställningen månaden efter
3 Laivojen paluu – Skeppens återkomst, troligen samma som nr 22 i Stuttgart 1968, #228
4 Auringonlasku – Solnedgång
5 Yö ja päivä – Natt och dag
6 Palanut – Bränt
7 Meillä – Hos oss, s/v bild i artikel #7195, variant är #296
8 Suse-setä – Onkel Suse, s/v bild i artikel #7194 nedan, variant är #386
9 Isän kuolema – Fars död, #292
10 Murhenäytelmä – Tragedi
11 Jäätynyt satama – Frusen hamn
12 Talviportaat – Vintertrappa
Gouache
13 Pyhä maisema – Heligt landskap
14 Lintupilvi – Fågelmoln, förslag på möjliga fågelmålningar #369, #403
15 Talvisohva – Vintersoffa
16 Palaneet pilvet – Brända moln
17 Vuorimaisema – Bergslandskap
18 Vuoret – Berg
19 Linnut – Fåglar, se nr 14 ovan
20 Hämärän ikkunat – Skymningsfönster
21 Kaksi – Två
22 Meri – Hav
23 Murhan jälkeen – Efter mordet
24 Asutut pilvet – Bebodda moln
25 Horisontteja – Horisonter
26 Metsäkuva – Skog
27 Esiäiti – Anmoder, #242
28 Saapunut juna – Tåget har anlänt, #216
29 Vierailu – Besöket
30 Lintukatto – Fågeltak
31 Kvartetti – Kvartett
32 Laiva – Fartyg
33 Peilikuva – Spegelbild
34 Huurreviulut – Rimfrostfioler, kanske #388
35 Merkkipäivä – Bemärkelsedag
Pastel
36 Helena
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Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
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Below are pictures of paintings that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
- 1970-10-31 - 1970-11-10 Taidesalonki Husa, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7194 #7196 - #7199
We do not have much information about this exhibition, only five newspaper clips.
If you have any information regarding this exhibition, please contact us.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
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According to the newspaper clips the exhibition contains about 40 works, oil, tempera and gouache
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
- 1972-11-25 - 1972-12-06 Galerie Hörhammer, Helsingfors
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips, #7203 #7220
List of works with our remarks
Oil and tempera
1 Marraskuussa – I november
2 Kuva – Bild
3 Kohtaus – Uppträde
4 Ovet – Dörrarna
5 Kesäöitä – Sommarnätter
6 Kirkolla sataa – Regn
7 Suojasää – Töväder
8 Isoisä – Farfar
9 Jäittenlähtö – Islossning #325
10 Talviset metsät – Vintriga skogar
11 Konsertin jälkeen – Efter konserten
12 Pääsiäisyö – Påsknatt
13 Autiomaa – Öde land
14 Seebra – Sebra #478
15 Maan agonia – Jordens agoni #523
16 Kone – Maskinen #225
17 Kaupunki vierailee – Stad på besök
18 Maalaus – Målning
19 Nocturno B/w from article #7202 below
20 Tulva – Översvämning
21 Kanava – Kanal
22 Kaksintaistelu – Duell
Gouache
23 Krusifiksi – Krusifix
24 Palava kirkko – Brinnande kyrka
25 Iltakävely – Kvällspromenad
26 Linnut – Fåglarna
27 Poikia – Gossar
28 Dada
29 Ukonilma – Åskväder
30 Kävely – Promenad B/w from ariticle #7201 below
31 Viulut – Fioler
32 Maan uumenet – Under jorden
33 Puistossa – I parken
34 Rannikkokaupunki – Kuststad
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Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition
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There are some information in the newspaper clips regarding the exhibition. There was also an exhibition in Tampere just four days after this exhibition. It is possible some works were shown at both exhibitions.
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
- 1972-12-10 - 1972-12-22 Taidesalonki Husa, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips , #7201, #7202
We do not have much information about this exhibition, only two newspaper clips.
30 works, painted last two years, about 15 oil/tempera, the rest gouache.
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Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition
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There are some information in the newspaper clips regarding the exhibition. There was also an exhibition in HelsinkiTampere just four days before this exhibition. It is possible some works were shown at both exhibitions.
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, and b/w pictures of two works that is visible in the clips. With all kinds of reservations.
- 1973-09-22 - 1973-09-25 Ruoveden Säästöpankki, Ruovesi
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
We do not have much information about this exhibition, only one newspaper clip, Ruovesitidningen 1973-09-19, that we have read at the Ateneum library.
If you have any information regarding this exhibition, please contact us.
- 1975-09-03 - 1975-09-17 Galleri Orvokki Moisio, Tampere
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
We do not have much information about this exhibition, only one newspaper clip.
If you have any information regarding this exhibition, please contact us.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, and b/w pictures of one work that is visible in the clip. With all kinds of reservations.
- 1976-01-31 - 1976-02-11 Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- 35 works
Our remarks regarding the invitation card
3 Lokki, Måsen, The seagull Possible the work visible in the clip #7207 below
13 Terborchin "Konserti", Terborchs "Konsert", Ter Borchs "Concert" Oil, tempera? Dated 1973, #304
We do not know the title of the work on the invitation card.
No. 25 - 35 Lake landscapes, may be the some of the same works that we show above in the picture gallery regarding the exhibition in Tampere 1975-09-03 - 1975-09-17, as it was only a few months in between the exhibitions in Tampere and Helsinki.
If you have any information regarding this exhibition, please contact us.
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, and b/w pictures of one work that is visible in the clip #7207. With all kinds of reservations
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
The clip #7207 , from Hufvudstadsbladet 1976-02-01, is the only one we have.
- 1979-02-03 - 1979-02-18 Galerie Phergus, Bulevardi 22 B, Helsinki
- Elga Sesemann, solo exhibition
- Newspaper clips , #7208 #7223 #7224
The list of works, with our remarks
The list of works lists 34 works. But work No. 34 i written on the very last line of the page wich make us think there is a page 2. The clip #7233 mention "around 40 paintings" wich could mean, maybe 36 - 44 works. ( UPDATE: When we visited Ateneum's research library 2024 we saw two more copies of the list of works, but no second page, which make it much more likely that the list above is complete. )
The list has prices and markings, wich we think should be read as: x = sold, o / - = reserved / not for sale.
Clip #7208 mention that the exhibition is made up of oil paintings and gouache paintings. Clip 7224 specifies some works as oil and some as gouache.
No. 2 gouache, No. 7 gouache, No. 10 oil, No. 14 oil, No. 17 oil, No. 30 oil. We think that many of the paintings may be mixed technique, oil/tempera.
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, and b/w pictures, one from the invitation card. With all kinds of reservations.
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
- 1984-07-06 - 1984-07-15 Ruoveden Taideyhdistys, Ruovesi's Art Association, Ruovesi
- Solo exhibition
- Newspaper clip, #7210
Reviews/articles/paper-clips regarding the exhibition.
Unfortunately we have very little information about this exhibition. We have no list of works, but the clip above gives us the information that the exhibion showed about 30 works, oil and gouache.
The following titles are mentioned in the article:
Yötuuli, Nattvind, Night wind
Kuutamo, Månsken, Moonlight
Vedessä, I vattnet, In the water
Auringonnousu, Soluppgång, Sunrise
Puita, Träd (pl.), Trees
Vastarannan kylä, Motsatta strandens by, Village on opposite shore
Ikkuna, Fönster (si.), Window
Mentioned in the text under the picture and Elga's handwriting in the margin:
Ennen sadetta, Före regnet, Before the rain
Aamulla, På morgonen, In the morning
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings, or versions, that we believe may have been shown at the exhibition, and b/w pictures of one work that is visible in the clip. With all kinds of reservations.
- 1986? - ? - ? Art & Minerals, Helsinki
- Solo exhibition
- Probably at least 19 works
We have very little information about this exhibition. Helene visited the exhibition and have four photos of paintings in the exhibion hall. In these you can see the numbering of the works, the highest number is 19 and in one photo you can also see a piece of a brochure. Helene remember that the gallery was located about a block south of the Etelä Esplanadi, maybe Unioninkatu 22, entrence from the court yard.
We do not know the dates of this exhibition. If you have any information about this exhibition, please contact us.
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of paintings, taken by Helene at the exhibition.
- 1987-03-? - 1987-03-27 Auran galleria, Turku
- Solo exhibition
We have very little information about this exhibition. An article in Turun Sanomat 1987-03-19 by Harro Koskinen tells us the location, ending date and that the sculptor Kauko Kortelainen had an exhibition at the same time. If you have any information, photos, list of works or something else, please contact us.
- 2022-07-05 - 2022-07-17 Viljamakasiini, Ruovesi
- Elga Sesemann
- Solo exhibition
27 works by Elga Sesemann from the time she was active in Ruovesi, 1948 - 2000. Curator Tiina Tuulasvaara-Kaleva. Organizer Ruovesi municipality.
Brochure regarding the exhibitions in Ruovesi on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Elgas birth. Text by Anu Utriainen, Tiina Tuulasvaara-Kaleva, Iivu Asunta and Charlotte Lesche. Photos below are taken 1970 by, then twelve years old, Helene Lesche.
List of works, Elga Sesemann, Viljamakasiini, Ruovesi 2022-07-05 – 2022-07-17
1-3 Ur Raija Asuntas samling / From the Raija Asunta collection
1 Skvattram, Suopursu, Labrador tea, Gouache på papper / on paper, 61 x 44 cm. 1973, #477
2 Pastell på papper / Pastel on paper, 34 x 51 cm. Ca 1950, #476
3 Olja på pannå / Oil on board, 56 x 36 cm. 1950-tal, #475
4-11 Ur familjen Lesches samling / From the Lesche family collection
4 Elkala interiör /Elkala interior, Krita på papper / Crayon on paper, 48 x 65 cm. 1980-tal #338
5 Utsikt från Elkalas ateljé / View from Elkala's studio, Krita/Crayon på papper, 65 x 48 cm. 1980-tal, #343
6 Sjöutsikt från Elkala / Lakeview from Elkala. Gouache på papper / on paper 46 x 64 cm. 1975, #272
7 Gouache på papper / on paper, 58 x 47 cm. 1975, #218
8 Gouache på papper / on paper, 67 x 49 cm. 1975, #361
9 Gouache på papper / on paper, 64 x 48 cm. 1974, #213
10 Gouache på papper / on paper, 49 x 62 cm. 1970/1980-tal, #384
11 Gouache på papper / on paper, 49 x 63 cm. 1980-tal, #321
12-13 Ur Pekka Kulmalas samling / From the Pekka Kulmala collection
12 Gouache på papper / on paper, 47 x 61 cm. 1987, #474
13 Stilleben, Asetelma, Still life. Olja på duk / Oil on canvas, 58 x 58 cm. 1950/1960-tal, #473
14-20+22 Ur familjen Ermas samling / From the Erma family collection
14 "Nainen ja kuollut lintu" (Kvinna med död fågel / Woman with dead bird), Olja på pannå / Oil on board, 83 x 64 cm. 1960-tal, #303
15 "Unesta uupuneet" (Sömndruckna / Drowsy) Olja på duk / Oil on canvas, 84 x 64 cm. 1960-tal, #299
16 Nelly ja/och/and Kalle, olja på pannå / oil on board, 55 x 60 cm. 1955, #153
17 Blandteknik på duk / Mixed techniques on canvas, 80 x 83 cm. 1970-tal, #298
18 "Das Urteil" (Domen, Tuomio, The judgement). Blandteknik på pannå / Mixed techniques on board, 57 x 112 cm, 1970-tal, #297
19 "Lentävä katto" (Flygande tak, Flying roof) Olja på pannå / Oil on board, 63 x 76 cm, 1970-tal, #296
20 "Am Bechstein" (Vid/By the Bechstein) Gouache på papper / on paper, 84 x 59 cm. 1968, #300
22 Olja på pannå / Oil on board, 44 x 81 cm. 1960-tal, #295
21+23-27 Ur Tuulasvaara-Kalevas samling / From the Tuulasvaara-Kaleva collection
21 "Mein Sohn" (Min son, Poikani, My son). Olja på pannå / Oil on board, 60 x 121 cm. 1960-tal, #357
23 Gouache på papper / on paper, 62 x 47 cm. 1973, #310
24 Gouache på papper / on paper, 64 x 48 cm. 1970-tal, #311
25 Gouache på papper / on paper, 61 x 48 cm. 1973, #309
26 Gouache på papper / on paper, 60 x 47 cm. 1970-tal, #308
27 Gouache på papper / on paper, 59 x 47 cm. 1972, #307
Picture gallery
Below are pictures of the paintings that were shown at the exhibition, with all kinds of reservations.
Paper clips
Ruovesi Lehti wrote an article about Elga's 100th anniversary and an article about the exhibition. The Ruovesi municipality's "Ruoveden kesä 2022" (Ruovesi summer 2022, what-to-do-catalogue) had a page about the exhibition and Elga's painting on the cover.
