The Return by Henri Bource (1878)

The Return: catalogue record

Title: The Return
Artist: Henri Bource (1826–1899)
Artist born in: Antwerp, Belgium
Date: 1878
Dimensions: 175.5 × 260 cm
Where to see it: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

Where is The Return kept?

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

The History of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp The origins of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp reach back to the late 14th century, rooted in the holdings of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke. This guild, which included painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths, remained active until 1773. The collection was eventually inherited by the academy, forming the nucleus of what would become a public institution.

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The Return: image files and credit line

The Return by Henri Bource, 1878, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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Frequently asked questions: The Return

Where can I see the original "The Return" by Henri Bource?

The original "The Return" by Henri Bource is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

In what year was "The Return" by Henri Bource created?

The creation of "The Return" by Henri Bource is dated 1878.

What are the dimensions of the original "The Return" by Henri Bource?

The recorded dimensions of "The Return" by Henri Bource are 175.5 x 260.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Can the image of "The Return" by Henri Bource be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "The Return" by Henri Bource: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "The Return"?

The artist behind "The Return" is Henri Bource. The work is catalogued under Henri Bource's name.

What was Henri Bource's age when "The Return" was created?

When "The Return" was created in 1878, Henri Bource - born in 1826 - was 52 years old.

What explains the copyright situation of "The Return" by Henri Bource?

"The Return" by Henri Bource is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Henri Bource died in 1899.

Did "The Return" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Henri Bource was born in Belgium, and the original "The Return" is held in a museum in Belgium.

Henri Bource: biography

1826–1899, Belgium

Henri Bource

The Life and Training of Henri Bource Born in the city of Antwerp, Belgium, in 1826, Henri Bource was destined to follow the traditions of his homeland. His early years were shaped by the rigorous academic environment of the Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten van Antwerpen. It was within these walls that he first learned to command the brush, guided by the hands of Edward Dujardin, Josephus Laurentius Dyckmans, and Gustave Wappers. These mentors provided him with a foundation in the classical disciplines, preparing him for the ambitions that would eventually lead him far from the familiar streets of his birth.

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