Jenny Nyström
Jenny Nyström | |
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1901 portrait of Jenny Nyström | |
| Born | 13 June 1854 |
| Died | 17 January 1946 (aged 91) |
| Resting place | Norra begravningsplatsen |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Painter, illustrator, artist |
Jenny Eugenia Nyström (13 or 15 June 1854 in Kalmar, Sweden – 17 January 1946 in Stockholm) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of the jultomte on Christmas cards and magazine covers, thus linking the Swedish version of Santa Claus to the gnomes and tomtar of Scandinavian folklore.