Early Life, Family and Training Emma Gylden was born in Helsinki, Finland, on 17 April 1835. She grew up in a household shaped by the administrative work of her father, Claes Wilhelm Gyldén, who held the position of Real Council and Director of Land Survey. Her mother was Amalia Sofia Danielson. These early years in Helsinki provided the foundation for a life spent observing the nuances of the landscape. Her formal training began at t…