Eerik Põld
1908–1995 (age 87)
Biography
Eerik Põld devoted his career to art history, tracing the evolution of Estonian creativity from Rahumäe Cemetery and beyond. His research illuminated forgotten artists and championed the cultural heritage that shaped the nation’s identity.
Põld’s thoughtful scholarship, paired with his generosity toward students, left a richer understanding of art for future historians and inspired others to protect the legacies he cherished.