Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 97 works by Hugo Simberg in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Hugo Simberg left, the most famous is The Wounded Angel (1903), in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki. Close behind it come The Garden of Death (1896) and Madness (1895). Our catalog holds 97 works by Hugo Simberg; the gallery has kept the 95 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
is an oil painting by the Finnish symbolist Hugo Simberg, executed in 1903. The work presents a somber scene featuring two young boys transporting an injured angel on a wooden stretcher. The central figure is a small girl with blonde hair that falls below her shoulders.
To gaze upon Hugo Gerhard Simberg's "The Garden of Death" is to encounter a vision that defies the expected solemnity associated with themes of mortality. Far from being a bleak tableau, this painting possesses an almost whimsical charm, largely due to Simberg’s masterful depiction of Death itself. Here, the inevitable passage of time and decay are not presented as terrifying specters, but rather as gentle companions tending to life in…
Madness is a work by the Finnish artist Hugo Simberg. Born in 1873 in Hamina, Finland, Simberg developed a visual language that moved away from the strictures of realism toward the psychological and the mystical. This piece, dated 1895, emerged during a formative period in his career, a time when he was refining the expressive techniques that would define his contribution to Finnish Symbolism.
In the work titled The Twins by Hugo Simberg, the composition is centered on two stylized, fleshy-toned heads. These heads emerge from a white, rectangular shape that resembles a pillow or a shroud. The two faces are positioned one above the other, appearing to float or emerge from a void. The skin tones are rendered in pale pinks and peaches against the warm ochre and tan of the paper. Each…
A somber, symbolic scene unfolds within a rustic interior, where the boundaries between life and mortality blur. The composition centers on three figures: a skeletal personification of Death, a musician playing a stringed instrument, and a figure resting in bed. Death leans forward, poised in a moment of stillness, as if listening to the final notes of the melody. The atmosphere is heavy with a sense of quietude and the…
In this 1896 work, we find ourselves in a desolate, open landscape under a heavy, overcast sky. The scene is stripped of unnecessary distraction, focusing instead on a profound meeting between two figures. To the left, a man in a brown suit stands with his hands on his hips, his expression hollow and weary. He faces us, yet his gaze seems fixed on something beyond the immediate moment. To the…
The Fairytale II is a work by Hugo Simberg. He was a Finnish symbolist painter and graphic artist. This piece emerged about 1896. The artist was born on June 24, 1873, in Hamina, Finland.
In Morning Milking by Hugo Simberg, the composition is centered on a young figure engaged in the act of milking a cow. This central grouping is positioned against a landscape featuring a tranquil lake and distant hills. The spatial arrangement utilizes overlapping planes to create a sense of depth, though the perspective remains relatively flat. This flatness emphasizes the two-dimensional quality of the figures within the rural setting. Lines are…
The Fairy-Tale I is a work by the Finnish symbolist painter and graphic artist Hugo Simberg. He was born on June 24, 1873, in Hamina, Finland. This piece emerged from his hand about 1895. It carries the quiet weight of a dream caught in the stillness of a forest.
The Peasant and Death at the Gates of Heaven and Hell is a work by Hugo Simberg. This piece dates to about 1897. The artist, a Finnish symbolist painter and graphic artist, captured the quiet tension of the human condition through his unique visual language. His hand moved between the seen and the unseen, seeking the marrow of existence.
Devotion1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Sheep in Line1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Boy from Säkkijärvi1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Round Dance1898 · Finnish National Gallery
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Fantasy1896 · Finnish National Gallery
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Examination1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Death and the Peasant1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Adam and Eve1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Auntie; The Artist's Aunt1898 · Finnish National Gallery
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Autumn II1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Autumn I1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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At the Crossroads1896 · Finnish National Gallery
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Creature1896 · Finnish National Gallery
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Väinämöinen and Ikiturso1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Poppy1896 · Ostrobothnian Museum
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Akseli1897 · Ostrobothnian Museum
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Fear in The Woods1896 · Suomen Kansallisgalleria
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Aurora1902 · Finnish National Gallery
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Frescoes of Tampere Cathedral1904 · Finnish National Gallery
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Boy1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Dance at the bridge1903 · Serlachius Manor
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Gertrud Gadd, Study of a Girl1903 · Serlachius Manor
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Potato girl1901 · Turku Art Museum
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The Farmer's Wife and the Poor Devil1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Flowers for Her1901 · Finnish National Gallery
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Man with a Red Moustache1903 · Finnish National Gallery
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Boy Carrying the Garland of Life1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Travel Companions1901 · Finnish National Gallery
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Dream1900 · Finnish National Gallery
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Garland Bearer ; Boy Carrying the Garland of Life1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Artist Fahle Basilier1904 · Finnish National Gallery
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Dance on the Quay1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Marie von Heiroth1904 · Finnish National Gallery
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Self-Portrait1907 · Finnish National Gallery
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Devil on a Swing1907
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Towards the Evening1913 · Finnish National Gallery
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Self-Portrait1914 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Viktor Malmberg1917 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Wonderful FlowerNationalmuseum
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King Hobgoblin Sleeping1896 · Ateneum Art Museum
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The Receipt Hut1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Autumn in the Forest1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Doing the Laundry1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Black Boy on the Meadow1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Fantasy1896 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Wind Blows1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Vision1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Stream of Life; On the River of Life1896 · Finnish National Gallery
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Spring Evening, Ice Break1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Spring Feeling1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Two Churches1897 · Finnish National Gallery
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Frescoes of Tampere Cathedral1904 · Finnish National Gallery
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Seascape in moonlight1900
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Mountain Stream in Caucasia1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Wounded Angel, Landscape Study1902 · Finnish National Gallery
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Garland Bearer ; Boy Carrying the Garland of Life1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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From Vyborg1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Devil Moves InFinnish National Gallery
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From the Outskirts of Paris1910 · Finnish National Gallery
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Albert Edelfelt (According to Ville Vallgren's sculpture)Finnish National Gallery
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FantasyFinnish National Gallery
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Fantasy 1. A Giant Drinking 2. IkitursoFinnish National Gallery
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ChurchgoerFinnish National Gallery
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Shore View from Koivisto1907 · Finnish National Gallery
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In the Studio1910 · Finnish National Gallery
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WinterFinnish National Gallery
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The Devil in the Rose BushFinnish National Gallery
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The witch at the stakeFinnish National Gallery
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On the Shore1910 · Finnish National Gallery
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Ice Skaters1906
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In the Rocking Chair, Anni Bremer1908 · Suomen Kansallisgalleria
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Malliharjoitelma1909 · Suomen Kansallisgalleria
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At SunriseFinnish National Gallery
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EveningFinnish National Gallery
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The Night WandererFinnish National Gallery
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Dance on the Landungsbrücke
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BonfiresFinnish National Gallery
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Old Woman at the Sauna DoorFinnish National Gallery
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The Beach, NiemenlauttaFinnish National Gallery
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The Moon is RisingFinnish National Gallery
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Winter LandskapFinnish National Gallery
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For Thy Sake ; For Your SakeFinnish National Gallery
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Winter Landscape
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Frost1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Spring Evening During the Break-Up of the Ice1897 · Finnish National Gallery
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 7 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hugo Simberg | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Finnish National Gallery |
Helsinki | 79 | The Wounded Angel, Madness, The Twins |
 Suomen Kansallisgalleria |
Гельсінкі | 3 | Fear in The Woods, In the Rocking Chair, Anni Bremer, Malliharjoitelma |
 Ateneum Art Museum |
Helsinki | 2 | The Garden of Death, King Hobgoblin Sleeping |
 Ostrobothnian Museum |
Vaasa | 2 | Poppy, Akseli |
 Serlachius Manor |
Mänttä-Vilppula | 2 | Dance at the bridge, Gertrud Gadd, Study of a Girl |
 Turku Art Museum |
Turku | 1 | Potato girl |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | The Wonderful Flower |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
To gaze upon Hugo Gerhard Simberg's "The Garden of Death" is to encounter a vision that defies the expected solemnity associated with themes of mortality. Far from being a bleak tableau, this painting possesses an almost whimsical charm, largely due to Simberg’s masterful depiction of Death itself. Here, the inevitable passage of time and decay are not presented as terrifying specters, but rather as gentle companions tending to life in…
is an oil painting by the Finnish symbolist Hugo Simberg, executed in 1903. The work presents a somber scene featuring two young boys transporting an injured angel on a wooden stretcher. The central figure is a small girl with blonde hair that falls below her shoulders.
In this 1913 work, the Finnish artist Hugo Simberg presents a quiet study of existence. Titled Towards the Evening, the painting functions as a portrait of a young boy, capturing a poignant moment in the life of a young boy. It is a piece that invites a slower, more contemplative gaze, focusing on the subtle transitions of a life in progress.
The Wounded Angel (1903), Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki. The Garden of Death (1896) and Madness (1895) come next.
30 years old: The Wounded Angel dates from 1903, and Hugo Simberg was born in 1873.
The Wounded Angel, The Garden of Death, Madness, The Twins, Death Listens, Death and the Peasant, The Fairytale II, Morning Milking, The Fairy-Tale I and The Peasant and Death at the Gates of Heaven and Hell. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 97 works by Hugo Simberg, dated from 1895 to 1917.
Mostly in Finnish National Gallery (Helsinki), Suomen Kansallisgalleria (Гельсінкі) and Ateneum Art Museum (Helsinki). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1890s: 44 of the 95 works on this page were made then, The Garden of Death among them.
On this page, the earliest is Madness (1895) and the latest Portrait of Viktor Malmberg (1917).
Man (14), Sky (12) and Woman (10), across the 95 works on this page.
Watercolor, for 16 of the 95 works on this page.
Symbolism, judging by the originals on this page.
The Wounded Angel, Madness and The Twins: the Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki holds 79 of the works on this page.
