Forest Path by Viggo Rørup (1949)

Forest Path: catalogue record

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 kept?

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.

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Forest Path: image files and credit line

Forest Path by Viggo Rørup, 1949, Statens Museum For Kunst

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Frequently asked questions: Forest Path

Where can I see the original "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?

You can see the original "Forest Path" at the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark.

What is the creation date of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup?

"Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup was created in 1949.

Can the image of "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup be freely reproduced?

"Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who created "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"?

When "Forest Path" was created in 1949, Viggo Rørup - born in 1903 - was 46 years old.

Is "Forest Path" by Viggo Rørup in the public domain, and why?

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. "Forest Path" is held in Denmark, while Viggo Rørup was born in Denmark.

Viggo Rørup: biography

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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