1857
Windmill (Théodore Fourmois, 1857)
Windmill is a work of Théodore Fourmois (1814–1871). It dates from 1857. It is kept at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. It measures 21.8 × 31.7 cm.
- 1857
- 21.8 × 31.7 cm
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
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StatsWindmill: key details
- Title
- Windmill
- Artist
- Théodore Fourmois (1814–1871)
- Artist born in
- Presles, Belgium
- Date
- 1857
- Dimensions
- 21.8 × 31.7 cm
- Where to see it
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
Where is Windmill today?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Origins and History of the Institution The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, located in Brussels, Belgium, possesses a history tied to the shifting political landscape of Europe. The institution's foundations trace back to 1801, though it was formally established under Napoleon’s decree in 1803. This period of formation preceded the official establishment of the museum in 1831.
Windmill: image files
Théodore Fourmois, Windmill (1857), Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Public domain.
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Where can I see the original "Windmill" by Théodore Fourmois?
You can see the original "Windmill" at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium.
When was "Windmill" made?
"Windmill" dates from 1857. The date places the work within Théodore Fourmois's career and its era.
What are the dimensions of the original "Windmill" by Théodore Fourmois?
"Windmill" measures 21.8 x 31.7cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
Is "Windmill" by Théodore Fourmois in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Windmill" by Théodore Fourmois: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Windmill"?
The artist behind "Windmill" is Théodore Fourmois. The work is catalogued under Théodore Fourmois's name.
How old was Théodore Fourmois when creating "Windmill" in 1857?
Théodore Fourmois made "Windmill" at the age of 43. The artist was born in 1814 and the work is dated 1857.
Why is the copyright status of "Windmill" what it is?
"Windmill" by Théodore Fourmois is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1871.
Is "Windmill" held in the country of its creator?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Théodore Fourmois was born in Belgium, and the original "Windmill" is held in a museum in Belgium.
About Théodore Fourmois
1814–1871, Belgium
Théodore Fourmois
A Life Shaped by Light and Line Théodore Fourmois began his path in the quietude of Presles, Belgium. His early years were defined by a hands-on education in the lithographic workshop of Antoine Dewasme-Pletinckx in Brussels. This technical foundation in drawing provided the precision that would later define his approach to the natural world. By 1836, he was already showing his work in Brussels, marking the start of a long career dedicated to capturing the essence of the landscape.
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