Surrealism · 1941
Monument (Wilhelm Freddie, 1941)
Wilhelm Freddie (1909–1995) made Monument. It dates from 1941. It belongs to the Surrealism movement. It is kept at Statens Museum For Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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StatsMonument, in brief
- Title
- Monument
- Artist
- Wilhelm Freddie (1909–1995)
- Artist born in
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date
- 1941
- Where to see it
- Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Movement
- Surrealism
Which museum holds Monument?
Statens Museum For Kunst
Copenhagen, Denmark
The History and Origins of SMK The Statens Museum For Kunst traces its lineage back to the private art collections amassed by Danish monarchs. These royal holdings provided the foundation for what would become the largest art museum in Denmark. While the institution's roots are tied to these sovereign collections, its formal establishment is marked by two significant dates.
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Wilhelm Freddie, Monument (1941), Statens Museum For Kunst.
Questions on Monument, answered
Which museum holds the original "Monument"?
The original "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is held at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie created?
"Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie was created in 1941.
Is "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Monument"?
"Monument" is attributed to Wilhelm Freddie.
What art movement does "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie belong to?
The movement associated with "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is Surrealism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
What was Wilhelm Freddie's age when "Monument" was created?
Wilhelm Freddie was 32 years old when creating "Monument" in 1941. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1909.
Why is the copyright status of "Monument" what it is?
The copyright status of "Monument" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1995.
Is "Monument" held in the country of its creator?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Monument" is held in Denmark, while Wilhelm Freddie was born in Denmark.
About the artist, Wilhelm Freddie
1909–1995, Denmark
Wilhelm Freddie
The Life and Career of Wilhelm Freddie Born Christian Frederik Wilhelm Carlsen on 7 February 1909 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Wilhelm Freddie lived a life defined by a restless pursuit of new visual languages. He was a painter, sculptor, and filmmaker who navigated the shifting currents of the twentieth century with a singular, often defiant, perspective. Though he was mostly self-taught, his creative output spanned several decades, moving from early abstract explorations toward a more realistic surrealism before eventually returning to abstraction. His career was marked by a willingness to confront the social and political tensions of his era.
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