Gösta Becker Collection

Gösta Becker (1890–1949) was a specialist in internal medicine who, in addition to his research work and medical practice, was an art enthusiast and collector of visual arts and antiques. The collection includes paintings by Hugo Simberg, Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Eero Järnefelt, Pekka Halonen, and Helene Schjerfbeck; several sculptures by Wäinö Aaltonen; and prints by Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Ellen Thesleff. Additionally, the collection includes several glass, silver, brass, tin, and porcelain dishes as well as rococo and Gustavian furniture. The collection comprises a total of 193 artworks and objects.