1858
Self-Portrait (Florimond Van Acker, 1858)
Florimond Van Acker (1858–1940) made Self-Portrait. It dates from 1858. It is kept at Groeningemuseum in Brugge, Belgium. It measures 74.5 × 61 cm.
- 1858
- 74.5 × 61 cm
- Groeningemuseum, Brugge
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StatsSelf-Portrait, in brief
- Title
- Self-Portrait
- Artist
- Florimond Van Acker (1858–1940)
- Artist born in
- Bruges, Belgium
- Date
- 1858
- Dimensions
- 74.5 × 61 cm
- Where to see it
- Groeningemuseum, Brugge, Belgium
Which museum holds Self-Portrait?
Groeningemuseum
Brugge, Belgium
A Flemish Legacy Carved in Light and Shadow In the heart of Bruges, where the ancient canals whisper secrets of a golden age, the Groeningemuseum stands as a profound sanctuary for the soul. Situated on the hallowed grounds of the former Eekhout Abbey, this museum is far more than a mere repository of artifacts; it is a living chronicle of six centuries of Flemish and Belgian artistic evolution. To step through its doors is to enter a realm where the boundaries between the temporal and the eternal blur, offering an immersive journey that begins with the luminous precision of the Early Netherlandish masters and wanders through the dramatic grandeur of the Baroque into the experimental whispers of the twentieth century.
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Florimond Van Acker, Self-Portrait (1858), Groeningemuseum. Public domain.
Questions on Self-Portrait, answered
Where can I see the original "Self-Portrait" by Florimond Van Acker?
You can see the original "Self-Portrait" at the Groeningemuseum, Brugge, Belgium.
What is the creation date of "Self-Portrait" by Florimond Van Acker?
"Self-Portrait" dates from 1858. The date places the work within Florimond Van Acker's career and its era.
What size is "Self-Portrait" by Florimond Van Acker in real life?
"Self-Portrait" measures 74.5 x 61.0cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
Is "Self-Portrait" free of copyright?
"Self-Portrait" by Florimond Van Acker is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who created "Self-Portrait"?
The artist behind "Self-Portrait" is Florimond Van Acker. The work is catalogued under Florimond Van Acker's name.
Is "Self-Portrait" by Florimond Van Acker in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Self-Portrait" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1940.
Did "Self-Portrait" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Self-Portrait" is held in Belgium, while Florimond Van Acker was born in Belgium.
About the artist, Florimond Van Acker
1858–1940, Belgium
Florimond Van Acker
Early Life, Family and Training Born in Bruges in 1858, Florimond Van Acker grew up in a household shaped by the local trade industry. His father worked as a wool trader, providing a steady, practical foundation for a young man who would eventually pursue a life of creative study. The quiet streets of Bruges likely provided his first glimpses of the landscapes and cityscapes that would later occupy his canvas. His formal education began at the Academy in Bruges, where he studied under the guidance of Bruno Van Hollebeke and Edward Wallaeys.
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