Jenny Nyström
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.
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1901 portrait of Jenny Nyström | |
| Born | 13 June 1854 Kalmar |
| Died | 17 January 1946 (aged 91) Bromma parish |
| Resting place | Norra begravningsplatsen |
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| Occupation | Painter, illustrator, artist |
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