Monument by Wilhelm Freddie (1941)

Monument: the essentials

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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Questions about Monument

Which color stands out most in "Monument"?

The dominant color of "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is putty (#d8ba9c).

Which artistic current is "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie part of?

The movement associated with "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is Surrealism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Is "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie a light or a dark artwork?

The recorded values for "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie are: brilliant brightness, gentle luminance luminance.

What color harmony does "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie display?

"Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie displays a unified palette color harmony.

How does the style of "Monument" relate to its creator's era?

"Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is placed in the Surrealism movement, within the Modern era of its creator.

What aliases or alternate names does Wilhelm Freddie have?

Wilhelm Freddie appears under the alternate names Freddie, Frederik Wilhelm Carlsen, Frederick Wilhelm Christian Carlsen, Frederik Wilhelm Christian Carlsen, Wilhem Freddie.

How do I download the image of "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie?

The image of "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.

Do the colors of "Monument" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie have a balanced intensity.

Can I see "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie under different lights?

The X-Ray page of "Monument" by Wilhelm Freddie is an interactive viewer that lets you slide through eleven optical layers of the artwork's image, including an X-ray style view.

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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