1878

The Return (Henri Bource, 1878)

The Return was made by Henri Bource (1826–1899). It dates from 1878. It is kept at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium. It measures 175.5 × 260 cm.

The Return by Henri Bource, 1878, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Return by Henri Bource, 1878, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Public domain.

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The Return in a nutshell

Title
The Return
Artist
Henri Bource (1826–1899)
Artist born in
Antwerp, Belgium
Date
1878
Dimensions
175.5 × 260 cm
Where to see it
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

Where can I see The Return 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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The Return by Henri Bource, 1878, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Things people wonder about The Return

Where is "The Return" by Henri Bource on display today?

The original "The Return" by Henri Bource is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

What is the creation date of "The Return" by Henri Bource?

"The Return" by Henri Bource was created in 1878.

What are the dimensions of the original "The Return" by Henri Bource?

The recorded dimensions of "The Return" by Henri Bource are 175.5 x 260.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Is "The Return" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "The Return" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Who created "The Return"?

The artist behind "The Return" is Henri Bource. The work is catalogued under Henri Bource's name.

At what age did Henri Bource make "The Return"?

Henri Bource was 52 years old when creating "The Return" in 1878. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1826.

Is "The Return" by Henri Bource in the public domain, and why?

"The Return" by Henri Bource is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1899.

Did "The Return" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Henri Bource was born in Belgium, and the original "The Return" is held in a museum in Belgium.

Meet Henri Bource

Henri Bource

1826–1899, Belgium

Henri Bource

The Life and Training of Henri Bource Born in the city of Antwerp, Belgium, in 1826, Henri Bource was destined to follow the traditions of his homeland. His early years were shaped by the rigorous academic environment of the Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten van Antwerpen. It was within these walls that he first learned to command the brush, guided by the hands of Edward Dujardin, Josephus Laurentius Dyckmans, and Gustave Wappers. These mentors provided him with a foundation in the classical disciplines, preparing him for the ambitions that would eventually lead him far from the familiar streets of his birth.

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