1640
Coconuts (Albert Eckhout, 1640)
Coconuts is a work of 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
Coconuts: key details
- 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 is Coconuts today?
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.
Coconuts: image files
Albert Eckhout, Coconuts (1640), National Museum. Public domain.
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Buy the high-resolution imageQuestions about Coconuts
Where can I see the original "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout?
"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" dates from 1640. The date places the work within Albert Eckhout's career and its era.
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.
Is "Coconuts" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who is the artist behind "Coconuts"?
"Coconuts" is attributed to Albert Eckhout.
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.
Why is the copyright status of "Coconuts" what it is?
The copyright status of "Coconuts" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1666.
Is "Coconuts" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Albert Eckhout is Netherlands, and the museum holding the original of "Coconuts" is in Denmark.
About 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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