1640
Coconuts (Albert Eckhout, 1640)
Albert Eckhout (1610–1666) made Coconuts. It dates from 1640. It is kept at National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. It measures 93 × 93 cm.
- 1640
- 93 × 93 cm
- National Museum, Copenhagen
Coconuts, in brief
- Title
- Coconuts
- Artist
- Albert Eckhout (1610–1666)
- Artist born in
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Date
- 1640
- Dimensions
- 93 × 93 cm
- Where to see it
- National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark
Which museum holds Coconuts?
National Museum
Copenhagen, Denmark
A Portal Through Time: The Soul of Danish Heritage To step into Copenhagen's National Museum is to abandon the frantic pace of the modern world and enter a vibrant portal where the very soul of Denmark unfolds. Founded in 1807, this institution serves as much more than a mere repository for the past; it is a living, breathing odyssey that spans fourteen millennia. As visitors wander through its halls, they embark on a journey that begins with the earliest whispers of prehistoric life and traverses the complex, interconnected layers of the modern era.
High-resolution images of Coconuts
Albert Eckhout, Coconuts (1640), National Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Coconuts, answered
Which museum holds the original "Coconuts"?
The original "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is held at the National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
What is the creation date of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout was created in 1640.
What are the dimensions of the original "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
The recorded dimensions of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout are 93.0 x 93.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Is "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout in the public domain?
Regarding copyright, "Coconuts" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Which artist is "Coconuts" attributed to?
"Coconuts" is attributed to Albert Eckhout.
How old was Albert Eckhout when creating "Coconuts" in 1640?
When "Coconuts" was created in 1640, Albert Eckhout - born in 1610 - was 30 years old.
What explains the copyright situation of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Albert Eckhout died in 1666.
Did "Coconuts" stay in its artist's homeland?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Albert Eckhout was born in Netherlands, and the original "Coconuts" is held in a museum in Denmark.
About the artist, Albert Eckhout
1610–1666, Netherlands
Albert Eckhout
A Pioneer of the New World Albert Eckhout was a Dutch portrait and still life painter born in Groningen, Netherlands. He was the son of Albert Eckhourt and Marryen Roeleffs. During his career, he traveled to Dutch Brazil as part of the entourage of the Dutch governor-general, Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen. Alongside fellow painter Frans Post, Eckhout was tasked with recording the landscape, flora, fauna, and inhabitants of the region.