Murals
During an intense creative period in the 1940s and 1950s, Tove Jansson painted monumental murals for public spaces. These large-scale works reflect her vision of an idyllic world and offer glimpses into her rich fantasy realm, which she envisioned during the dark wartime years. The wall paintings were executed using various techniques across Finland.
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1940's
Party in the City, Tove Jansson. Fresco, Helsinki, Finland. 
Party in the Countryside, Tove Jansson. Fresco, Helsinki, Finland. 
Fairytale Panorama for private kindergarten, Tove Jansson. Fresco-secco, Kotka, Finland. 
Fairytale Panorama for private kindergarten, Tove Jansson. Fresco-secco, Kotka, Finland. 1950's
A Story from the Bottom of the Sea, Tove Jansson. Oil painting on canvas, Hamina, Finland. 
The history of Hamina (unofficial translation), Tove Jansson. Oil painting on canvas, Hamina, Finland. 
Bird Blue, Tove Jansson. Fresco-secco, Karis, Finland. 
Ten Virgins, Tove Jansson. Fresco-secco altarpiece, Teuva church, Teuva, Finland. All paintings © Tove Jansson
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