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Artwork in the Library: Reference Area

Þorsteinn Gylfason

A wooden sculpure of Þorsteinn Gylfason (1942-2005) by Aðalheiður Eysteinsdóttir (1963- ).

Þorsteinn Gylfason was a professor of philosophy at The University of Iceland. The sculpture was a gift from his friends.

Egill Skallagrímsson

Statue of Egill Skallagrímsson by Magnús Ágústsson (1924-2014) from 1995.

A gift from the artist in 2000.

Clay bowl

Clay bowl by Guðný Magnúsdóttir (1953- ).

A gift from The Reykjavik City Library in 1994.

The 4 corners of the world (Heimshornin 4)

The 4 corners of the world (4 cantos do mundo) by Maria Lucia Cattani (1958-2015).

A gift to the National and University Library from the artist in 2005.

Untitled (Án titils)

Tapestry woven in silk. A gift to the Library from the Archives of Iran, 2015.

Island 2 and 3 (Eyja 2 og 3)

Island 2 and 3 from 1991 by Valgerður Hauksdóttir (1955- ).

Untitled (Án titils)

Untitled painting by Eiríkur Smith (1925-2016). A scene from Prestssaga Guðmundar góða (Sturlunga saga).