Sensitive Portrait by Wilhelm Freddie (1940)

Sensitive Portrait, in brief

Title: Sensitive Portrait
Artist: Wilhelm Freddie (1909–1995)
Artist born in: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: 1940
Where to see it: Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark
Movement: Surrealism

Which museum holds Sensitive Portrait?

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 on Sensitive Portrait, answered

Which museum holds the original "Sensitive Portrait"?

"Sensitive Portrait" by Wilhelm Freddie is on display at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

In what year was "Sensitive Portrait" by Wilhelm Freddie created?

"Sensitive Portrait" dates from 1940. The date places the work within Wilhelm Freddie's career and its era.

Can the image of "Sensitive Portrait" by Wilhelm Freddie be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Sensitive Portrait" is still protected by copyright.

Which artist is "Sensitive Portrait" attributed to?

"Sensitive Portrait" was created by Wilhelm Freddie. The information on this page describes Wilhelm Freddie's original work.

What style does "Sensitive Portrait" belong to?

"Sensitive Portrait" is a work of Surrealism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

At what age did Wilhelm Freddie make "Sensitive Portrait"?

When "Sensitive Portrait" was created in 1940, Wilhelm Freddie - born in 1909 - was 31 years old.

What explains the copyright situation of "Sensitive Portrait" by Wilhelm Freddie?

The copyright status of "Sensitive Portrait" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1995.

Is "Sensitive Portrait" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Wilhelm Freddie was born in Denmark, and the original "Sensitive Portrait" is held in a museum 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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