Hermit by Lucebert (1962)

Hermit in a nutshell

Title: Hermit
Artist: Lucebert (1924–1994)
Artist born in: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: 1962
Dimensions: 150 × 100.5 cm
Where to see it: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

Where can I see Hermit in person?

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

The History of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp The origins of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp reach back to the late 14th century, rooted in the holdings of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke. This guild, which included painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths, remained active until 1773. The collection was eventually inherited by the academy, forming the nucleus of what would become a public institution.

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Hermit by Lucebert, 1962, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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Things people wonder about Hermit

How big is the original "Hermit"?

The recorded dimensions of "Hermit" by Lucebert are 150.0 x 100.5cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

At what age did Lucebert make "Hermit"?

When "Hermit" was created in 1962, Lucebert - born in 1924 - was 38 years old.

What color saturation does "Hermit" by Lucebert have?

"Hermit" by Lucebert is recorded with a muted saturation.

What saturation and intensity does "Hermit" by Lucebert show?

The colors of "Hermit" by Lucebert show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

Did "Hermit" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Lucebert is Netherlands, and the museum holding the original of "Hermit" is in Belgium.

What other names is Lucebert known by?

Lucebert is also known as Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk, Lubertus Jacobus Lucebert, Lubertus J. Swaanswijk Lucebert, Lucebert van Swaanswijk, Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswyk.

Can I see "Hermit" by Lucebert on my own wall before buying?

The AR Preview page of "Hermit" by Lucebert uses augmented reality to show the artwork in your own space, on a compatible device.

Can I watch "Hermit" as a full-screen slideshow?

"Hermit" by Lucebert can be viewed as a slideshow on the artwork's Diaporama page.

Where can I buy a print of "Hermit" by Lucebert?

A print of "Hermit" by Lucebert can be ordered directly on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.

Meet Lucebert

1924–1994, Netherlands

Lucebert

The Life and Versatility of Lucebert Lucebert, born Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk, was a multifaceted Dutch artist whose creative output spanned poetry, painting, lithography, and various other visual disciplines including ceramics, watercolor, and mural painting. Born in Amsterdam, he began his artistic journey by working for his father after school and later attended the Institute for Arts and Crafts. His early years were marked by a period of homelessness between 1938 and 1947. During this time, he provided a large mural for a Franciscan convent, though the work was ultimately painted over with white paint by the nuns.

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