1640

Coconuts (Albert Eckhout, 1640)

Coconuts is a work by Albert Eckhout (1610–1666). It dates from 1640. It is kept at National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. It measures 93 × 93 cm.

Coconuts by Albert Eckhout, 1640, National Museum
Coconuts by Albert Eckhout, 1640, National Museum. Public domain.

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Coconuts: the essentials

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 can you see Coconuts?

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.

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Questions collectors ask about Coconuts

Which museum holds the original "Coconuts"?

The original "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is held at the National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

In what year was "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout created?

The creation of "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is dated 1640.

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?

"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Coconuts"?

"Coconuts" is attributed to Albert Eckhout.

What was Albert Eckhout's age when "Coconuts" was created?

When "Coconuts" was created in 1640, Albert Eckhout - born in 1610 - was 30 years old.

Is "Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout in the public domain, and why?

"Coconuts" by Albert Eckhout is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Albert Eckhout died in 1666.

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

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Albert Eckhout was born in Netherlands, and the original "Coconuts" is held in a museum in Denmark.

The artist: 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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