Georg August Wallin, Finnish explorer, orientalist, and professor (died 1852)

Georg August Wallin was a Finnish orientalist, explorer and professor remembered for his journeys in South-West Asia during the 1840s.

In art history, literature, and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects of the Eastern world by writers, designers, and artists from the Western world. Orientalist painting, particularly of the Middle East, was one of the many specialties of 19th-century academic art, and Western literature was influenced by a similar interest in Oriental themes.

October 24 is the 297th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 68 days remain until the end of the year.