1918
String Quartet (Wilhelm Thöny, 1918)
String Quartet is an artwork by Wilhelm Thöny (1888–1949). It dates from 1918. It is kept at Bavarian State Painting Collections in Munich, Germany. It measures 34 × 36 cm.
- 1918
- 34 × 36 cm
- Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
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StatsString Quartet: catalogue record
- Title
- String Quartet
- Artist
- Wilhelm Thöny (1888–1949)
- Artist born in
- Graz, Austria
- Date
- 1918
- Dimensions
- 34 × 36 cm
- Where to see it
- Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, Germany
Where is String Quartet kept?
Bavarian State Painting Collections
Munich, Germany
A Legacy of the Bavarian State Painting Collections The Bavarian State Painting Collections, located in Munich, Germany, began its institutional history in 1799 as the Centralgemäldegaleriedirektion. This foundation established a framework for the preservation of European art that continues to define the city's cultural landscape. The collection's origins reach back to the 16th century, with significant holdings dating to the period of William IV (1508-1550).
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String Quartet: image files and credit line
Wilhelm Thöny, String Quartet (1918), Bavarian State Painting Collections. Public domain.
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High-resolution image licenceFrequently asked questions: String Quartet
Which museum holds the original "String Quartet"?
"String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny is on display at the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, Germany. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.
In what year was "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny created?
The creation of "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny is dated 1918.
What size is "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny in real life?
The original "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny measures 34.0 x 36.0cm.
Is "String Quartet" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny: 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 "String Quartet"?
The artist behind "String Quartet" is Wilhelm Thöny. The work is catalogued under Wilhelm Thöny's name.
How old was Wilhelm Thöny when creating "String Quartet" in 1918?
Wilhelm Thöny made "String Quartet" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1888 and the work is dated 1918.
Is "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny in the public domain, and why?
"String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1949.
Is "String Quartet" by Wilhelm Thöny kept in the artist's home country?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Wilhelm Thöny is Austria, and the museum holding the original of "String Quartet" is in Germany.
Wilhelm Thöny: biography
1888–1949, Austria
Wilhelm Thöny
The Life and Art of Wilhelm Thöny Wilhelm Thöny was an Austrian painter, illustrator, graphic artist, and etcher. Born in Graz, Austria, he studied at the Landeskunstschule in Graz and later at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, where he studied under Angelo Jank and Gabriel von Hackl. During his formative years, he also learned to play the piano and sing. A founding member of the Münchener Neue Secession, Thöny maintained a lifelong friendship with the artist and writer Alfred Kubin.
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