Fredrik Cygnaeus (1 April 1807 – 7 February 1881) was a Finnish poet, art critic and collector, docent of history and university professor of aesthetics and literature.
Cygnaeus was an influential figure in Finnish art and literature, contributed to Finnish nationalism and was a central person in the Fennoman movement (Fennomani).
Source: Ars Universitaria 1640–1990: Muotokuvia Helsingin yliopiston kokoelmista, p. 82. Helsingin yliopisto 1990. License: CC-PD-Mark PD-Art (PD-old-100)