1949
Forest Path (Viggo Rørup, 1949)
Forest Path was made by Viggo Rørup (1903–1971). It dates from 1949. It is kept at Statens Museum For Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Forest Path in a nutshell
- Title
- Forest Path
- Artist
- Viggo Rørup (1903–1971)
- Artist born in
- Kalundborg, Denmark
- Date
- 1949
- Where to see it
- Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark
Where can I see Forest Path in person?
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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Where can I see the original "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?
You can see the original "Forest Path" at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is the creation date of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?
The creation of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup is dated 1949.
Is "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup in the public domain?
Regarding copyright, "Forest Path" is still protected by copyright.
Which artist is "Forest Path" attributed to?
"Forest Path" is attributed to Viggo Rørup.
How old was Viggo Rørup when creating "Forest Path" in 1949?
Viggo Rørup made "Forest Path" at the age of 46. The artist was born in 1903 and the work is dated 1949.
What explains the copyright situation of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?
"Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1971.
Did "Forest Path" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Viggo Rørup is Denmark, and the museum holding the original of "Forest Path" is in Denmark.
Meet Viggo Rørup
1903–1971, Denmark
Viggo Rørup
Early Life, Training and Family Viggo Rørup enters the scene in Kalundborg, Denmark, born on 12 September 1903. His path leads toward the formal rigor of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Between 1927 and 1930, he undergoes his professional training within the academy's walls. He studies under the guidance of Ejnar Nielsen and Sigurd Wandel, absorbing the technical foundations that will define his early years as a painter.
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