1949
Forest Path (Viggo Rørup, 1949)
Forest Path is a work of Viggo Rørup (1903–1971). It dates from 1949. It is kept at Statens Museum For Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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StatsForest Path: key details
- 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 is Forest Path today?
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.
Forest Path: image files
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Viggo Rørup, Forest Path (1949), Statens Museum For Kunst.
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Where is "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup on display today?
The original "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup is held at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
What is the creation date of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?
"Forest Path" dates from 1949. The date places the work within Viggo Rørup's career and its era.
Is "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup in the public domain?
"Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "Forest Path"?
"Forest Path" was created by Viggo Rørup. The information on this page describes Viggo Rørup's original work.
At what age did Viggo Rørup make "Forest Path"?
Viggo Rørup was 46 years old when creating "Forest Path" in 1949. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1903.
What explains the copyright situation of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?
The copyright status of "Forest Path" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1971.
Is "Forest Path" held in the country of its creator?
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.
About 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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