1640
Coconuts (Albert Eckhout, 1640)
Coconuts was made by Albert Eckhout (1610–1666). It dates from 1640. It is kept at National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. It measures 93 × 93 cm.
- 1640
- 93 × 93 cm
- National Museum, Copenhagen
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StatsCoconuts in a nutshell
- Title
- Coconuts
- Artist
- Albert Eckhout (1610–1666)
- Artist born in
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Date
- 1640
- Dimensions
- 93 × 93 cm
- Where to see it
- National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark
Where can I see Coconuts in person?
National Museum
Copenhagen, Denmark
A Portal Through Time: The Soul of Danish Heritage To step into Copenhagen's National Museum is to abandon the frantic pace of the modern world and enter a vibrant portal where the very soul of Denmark unfolds. Founded in 1807, this institution serves as much more than a mere repository for the past; it is a living, breathing odyssey that spans fourteen millennia. As visitors wander through its halls, they embark on a journey that begins with the earliest whispers of prehistoric life and traverses the complex, interconnected layers of the modern era.
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Which museum holds the original "Coconuts"?
"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is on display at the National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.
When was "Coconuts" made?
"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout was created in 1640.
What are the dimensions of the original "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
"Coconuts" measures 93.0 x 93.0cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
Can the image of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout be freely reproduced?
Regarding copyright, "Coconuts" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "Coconuts"?
"Coconuts" was created by Albert Eckhout. The information on this page describes Albert Eckhout's original work.
At what age did Albert Eckhout make "Coconuts"?
Albert Eckhout made "Coconuts" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1610 and the work is dated 1640.
What explains the copyright situation of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1666.
Did "Coconuts" stay in its artist's homeland?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. "Coconuts" is held in Denmark, while Albert Eckhout was born in Netherlands.
Meet Albert Eckhout
1610–1666, Netherlands
Albert Eckhout
A Pioneer of the New World Albert Eckhout was a Dutch portrait and still life painter born in Groningen, Netherlands. He was the son of Albert Eckhourt and Marryen Roeleffs. During his career, he traveled to Dutch Brazil as part of the entourage of the Dutch governor-general, Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen. Alongside fellow painter Frans Post, Eckhout was tasked with recording the landscape, flora, fauna, and inhabitants of the region.
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