Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 110 works by Magnus Enckell in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Magnus Enckell left, the most famous is Naken gosse (1892), in the collection of the Villa Gyllenberg, Helsinki. Close behind it come Adam and Eve (1897) and Adam (Night) (1896). Our catalog holds 110 works by Magnus Enckell; the gallery has kept the 100 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
In Naken gosse, Magnus Enckell presents a solitary nude male figure. Painted about 1892, the work captures a nude youth seated in profile. The vertical composition focuses entirely on this single, quiet presence. A sense of stillness settles over the subject, held within the frame of the canvas.
In this 1897 oil painting, two figures emerge from a dense, dark thicket. The composition focuses on the upper bodies of a man and a woman, positioned closely within a shallow, enclosed space. On the left, a woman with long, dark hair gazes downward, her expression heavy with melancholy. To her right, a man with short, light hair meets her gaze with a steady, contemplative look. The scene is set…
Created about 1896, Adam (Night) by Magnus Enckell presents a somber study of the human form. The subject is a muscular male torso and arms shown in profile. He is positioned against a dark, expansive background that creates a sense of isolation. The figure faces a large area of negative white space, emphasizing a state of solitude or quiet struggle.
In "Expulsion of Adam and Eve, after Masaccio" by Magnus Enckell, the biblical scene of the expulsion unfolds across a divided space. The composition separates the world into two distinct realms: a celestial realm above and a terrestrial realm below. In the upper register, a large, ethereal, reddish-pink winged figure descends through the air, appearing almost translucent as it hovers. This monumental presence watches over the figures below, casting a…
Listeners of Music is an oil painting by the Finnish symbolist painter Magnus Enckell. Created about 1897, the work emerged from a period when the artist was beginning to move away from the strictures of Naturalism. Enckell, who was born in Hamina, Finland in 1870, brought a specific, inward-looking sensibility to this canvas. The piece captures a crowd of people gathered in a dim space, their faces turned toward an…
In The Concert, Magnus Enckell constructs a dense, crowded indoor scene, likely a theater or concert hall. The composition utilizes a layered arrangement to establish spatial depth, placing several individuals in the foreground while a large group of figures fills the midground and background. This layering draws the viewer into the assembly, creating a sense of being part of the gathered crowd.
The portrait presents a bust-length view of Madeleine Jouvray, positioned centrally against a textured, abstract background of brown tones. The subject is depicted from the torso upward, her gaze directed toward the viewer at eye level. Her dark hair and the voluminous folds of her black garment create organic shapes that dominate the lower and side portions of the frame. A muted color palette defines the work, relying heavily on…
This oil painting, titled Narcissus, was created by the Finnish artist Magnus Enckell about 1896. It represents a significant moment in the artist's development, emerging from a period when his palette was characterized by a subdued and somber quality. Through this work, we encounter the early sensibilities of a painter who would eventually become a central figure in the Finnish Golden Age.
In the quiet stillness of 1893, Magnus Enckell brings forth Boy with Skull, a work that captures a profound intersection of existence. The scene unfolds with a heavy, contemplative weight, centering on the presence of a young boy and a human skull. This encounter between the living and the remains of the departed creates a space where the boundaries of the human psyche feel thin and permeable.
The scene unfolds in Boats on the Shore, a work painted by Magnus Enckell around 1902. This piece emerges from a period of significant transition for the artist, as he moves away from the somber, muted tones of his earlier years toward a more luminous approach to color. The canvas captures a quiet moment of maritime life, where the stillness of the water meets the solid presence of wooden vessels…
Portrait of the Poet Otto Manninen1903 · Finnish National Gallery
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Reading Room1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Elementary School1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Girl Straightening Her Hair1902 · Finnish National Gallery
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Gethsemane1902 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Mrs E. Gadolin-Lagervall1901 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Beda Stjernschantz1902 · Serlachius Manor
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Theatre Scene (Ida Aalberg as Maria Stuart)1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Resurrection, Full Sketch of the Altarpiece of Tampere Cathedral1906 · Finnish National Gallery
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Girls on the Beach1910 · Finnish National Gallery
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Resurrection, Copy of the Right Half of the Altarpiece in Tampere Cathedral1907 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Edvard Richter1908 · Finnish National Gallery
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Nude1909 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Tyra Hasselblatt1910 · HAM Helsinki Art Museum
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Resurrection1906
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Pietà1916 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Mrs. Agda Vilén1917 · Finnish National Gallery
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Mrs. Esther Cederhvarf with Her Son1916 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of A. W. Finch1915 · Finnish National Gallery
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Lempi (from Kuorsalo)1914 · Finnish National Gallery
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Awakening Faun1914 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Dying Adonis1915 · Villa Gyllenberg
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Reading Girl1922 · Finnish National Gallery
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At the Source1921 · Finnish National Gallery
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Self-Portrait1918 · Finnish National Gallery
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By The Window1919 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Mrs. Lydia Keirkner1922 · Finnish National Gallery
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Diana and Endymion I1921 · Finnish National Gallery
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Sketch for Stained Glass Windows of Pori Church1924 · Finnish National Gallery
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Christus resurrexit, sketch for the stained glass of Pori church1924 · Finnish National Gallery
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Purgatory. Detail of a stained glass composition designed for Turun Tuomiokirkko1923 · Finnish National Gallery
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Come to Me, sketch for a stained glass window in Pori Church1924 · Finnish National Gallery
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Portrait of Miss Barbara Lagerborg1925 · Finnish National Gallery
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Bird of Paradise, sketch1925 · Finnish National Gallery
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Head1894 · Finnish National Gallery
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Angel, copy after Leonardo da Vinci's Virgin Annunciation painting, part1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Boy with Skull1893 · Ateneum Art Museum
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Princess and Swineherd1890 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Cult of Venus1895 · Finnish National Gallery
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Baltic Herring1904 · Finnish National Gallery
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Seaside View from the Naples Region1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Napolinlahti1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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From the Naples Region1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Seaside Landscape from Suursaari Island1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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View of Porvoo1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Seaside Landscape1905 · Finnish National Gallery
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Boy and Sail1902 · Finnish National Gallery
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Cliffs on the shore1902
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Midsummer Day Service in Lohja Church1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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StudyFinnish National Gallery
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Fishermen on the ShoreFinnish National Gallery
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Watercolor Sketch of the Address of Suomen TaideyhdistysFinnish National Gallery
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Copy of a Byzantine IconFinnish National Gallery
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Three BoysFinnish National Gallery
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Woman SeatedFinnish National Gallery
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Portrait of a Young GirlFinnish National Gallery
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Lost in ThoughtsFinnish National Gallery
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Salome1906 · Serlachius Manor
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Holstentor
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Autumn Landscape1915 · Finnish National Gallery
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Shore of Seinäjoki1912 · Finnish National Gallery
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Angler1915 · Finnish National Gallery
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The Park View from San Remo1913 · Finnish National Gallery
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Still Life1912 · Finnish National Gallery
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Sunny Rocky Shore, Porto Fino1920 · Finnish National Gallery
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View from Kaivopuisto1919 · Finnish National Gallery
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Small Lake1919 · Finnish National Gallery
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Interior View of the Finnish Opera1919 · Finnish National Gallery
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Birches in Vääksy1919 · Finnish National Gallery
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Still life with fruit1922
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Man and swan1918 · Serlachius Manor
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Christmas Tree in the Hall of Kilo Mansion1919 · Serlachius Manor
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Sketch for a Stained Glass Window for the Choir of Turun Tuomiokirkko1923 · Finnish National Gallery
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Paradise Bird, Study1925 · Finnish National Gallery
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Workhorse, StudyFinnish National Gallery
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Seashore LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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Workhorse, StudyFinnish National Gallery
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BoysFinnish National Gallery
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Seashore LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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Maritime LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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The NudeFinnish National Gallery
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LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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River LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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LandscapeFinnish National Gallery
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Landscape, SketchFinnish National Gallery
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Fantasia1895 · Ateneum Art Museum
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The Variety Theatre in Paris1912 · Finnish National Gallery
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Mrs. Anni Lagerborg1914 · Finnish National Gallery
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Magnus Enckell | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Finnish National Gallery |
Helsinki | 91 | Adam and Eve, Adam (Night), Expulsion of Adam and Eve, after Masaccio |
 Serlachius Manor |
Mänttä-Vilppula | 4 | Portrait of Beda Stjernschantz, Salome, Man and swan |
 Ateneum Art Museum |
Helsinki | 4 | Boy with Skull, Fantasia |
 Villa Gyllenberg |
Helsinki | 2 | Naken gosse, The Dying Adonis |
 Joensuu Art Museum Onni |
Joensuu | 1 | Narcissus |
 HAM Helsinki Art Museum |
Helsinki | 1 | Portrait of Tyra Hasselblatt |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
In Naken gosse, Magnus Enckell presents a solitary nude male figure. Painted about 1892, the work captures a nude youth seated in profile. The vertical composition focuses entirely on this single, quiet presence. A sense of stillness settles over the subject, held within the frame of the canvas.
The scene unfolds in Boats on the Shore, a work painted by Magnus Enckell around 1902. This piece emerges from a period of significant transition for the artist, as he moves away from the somber, muted tones of his earlier years toward a more luminous approach to color. The canvas captures a quiet moment of maritime life, where the stillness of the water meets the solid presence of wooden vessels…
The scene unfolds in Girls on the Beach, a work by the Finnish symbolist painter Magnus Enckell. Created about 1910, this piece captures a quiet moment along the shoreline. The artist, born in Hamina, Finland, in 1870, brings a specific sensibility to this coastal setting. His hand moves across the surface to define the figures and the landscape, leaving a trace of his presence in every stroke.
In Reading Girl, Magnus Enckell captures a singular moment of quietude. The subject is a young girl, lost in the silent world of a book. She is presented in profile, her gaze fixed upon the pages. This angle creates a sense of private solitude, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a secret, unobserved thought. The girl remains still, her presence defined by the weight of her concentration.
Naken gosse (1892), Villa Gyllenberg, Helsinki. Adam and Eve (1897) and Adam (Night) (1896) come next.
22 years old: Naken gosse dates from 1892, and Magnus Enckell was born in 1870.
Naken gosse, Adam and Eve, Adam (Night), Expulsion of Adam and Eve, after Masaccio, Listeners of Music, The Concert, Portrait of Sculptor Madeleine Jouvray, Narcissus, : Boy with Skull and Boats on the Shore. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 110 works by Magnus Enckell, dated from 1890 to 1925.
Mostly in Finnish National Gallery (Helsinki), Serlachius Manor (Mänttä-Vilppula) and Ateneum Art Museum (Helsinki). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1910s: 24 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Girls on the Beach among them.
On this page, the earliest is Princess and Swineherd (1890) and the latest Portrait of Miss Barbara Lagerborg (1925).
Woman (17), Man (15) and Figures (12), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 19 of the 100 works on this page.
Symbolism, judging by the originals on this page.
Adam and Eve, Adam (Night) and Expulsion of Adam and Eve, after Masaccio: the Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki holds 85 of the works on this page.
