1643
Gourds (Albert Eckhout, 1643)
Albert Eckhout (1610–1666) made Gourds. It dates from 1643. It is kept at National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. It measures 91 × 91 cm.
- 1643
- 91 × 91 cm
- National Museum, Copenhagen
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StatsGourds, in brief
- Title
- Gourds
- Artist
- Albert Eckhout (1610–1666)
- Artist born in
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Date
- 1643
- Dimensions
- 91 × 91 cm
- Where to see it
- National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark
Which museum holds Gourds?
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 Gourds
Albert Eckhout, Gourds (1643), National Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Gourds, answered
Which museum holds the original "Gourds"?
The original "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout is held at the National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout created?
The creation of "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout is dated 1643.
What are the dimensions of the original "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout?
The recorded dimensions of "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout are 91.0 x 91.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Can the image of "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout be freely reproduced?
Regarding copyright, "Gourds" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "Gourds"?
"Gourds" is attributed to Albert Eckhout.
What was Albert Eckhout's age when "Gourds" was created?
When "Gourds" was created in 1643, Albert Eckhout - born in 1610 - was 33 years old.
What explains the copyright situation of "Gourds" by Albert Eckhout?
The copyright status of "Gourds" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1666.
Is "Gourds" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Albert Eckhout is Netherlands, and the museum holding the original of "Gourds" is 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.
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