1946
City (Viliam Chmel, 1946)
Viliam Chmel (1917–1961) made City. It dates from 1946. It is kept at Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. It measures 87 × 63.2 cm.
- 1946
- 87 × 63.2 cm
- Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava
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StatsCity, in brief
- Title
- City
- Artist
- Viliam Chmel (1917–1961)
- Artist born in
- Timișoara, Romania
- Date
- 1946
- Dimensions
- 87 × 63.2 cm
- Where to see it
- Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Which museum holds City?
Slovak National Gallery
Bratislava, Slovak Republic
A Bastion of Slovak Identity: Exploring the Slovak National Gallery The Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava stands as more than just a repository of artistic creation; it is a vibrant chronicle of a nation’s soul, meticulously woven through centuries of evolving expression. Established in 1949, the gallery emerged from a profound need to safeguard and promote the unique cultural identity of Slovakia, a country often nestled within the broader narratives of Central European art history. Today, housed across several stunning locations – most prominently the historic Esterházy Palace and the adjacent Water Barracks along the Danube – the SNG offers an immersive journey through Slovak artistic heritage, from its classical roots to the daring innovations of contemporary masters.
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Viliam Chmel, City (1946), Slovak National Gallery.
Questions on City, answered
Where is "City" by Viliam Chmel on display today?
The original "City" by Viliam Chmel is held at the Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "City" by Viliam Chmel created?
"City" by Viliam Chmel was created in 1946.
How big is the original "City"?
The recorded dimensions of "City" by Viliam Chmel are 63.2 x 87.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Is "City" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "City" by Viliam Chmel: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "City" attributed to?
"City" is attributed to Viliam Chmel.
What was Viliam Chmel's age when "City" was created?
When "City" was created in 1946, Viliam Chmel - born in 1917 - was 29 years old.
Is "City" by Viliam Chmel in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "City" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1961.
Is "City" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Viliam Chmel is Romania, and the museum holding the original of "City" is in Slovak Republic.
About the artist, Viliam Chmel
1917–1961, Romania
Viliam Chmel
Early Life and Training Viliam Chmel enters the historical record on October 14, 1917, in Timișoara, Romania. His early years are shaped by the academic rigor of Martin, where he undergoes his initial education at the gymnasium and the Commercial Academy. This foundation in commerce provides a structured backdrop to a developing visual sensibility that would soon pull him toward the technical complexities of fine art. The trajectory shifts in 1939.