Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal LandscapeFelix Nussbaum · 1939

  • Creation date1939
  • Dimensions52.0 x 63.0 cm
  • MuseumKulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück

Felix Nussbaum (1904 – 1945)

Felix Nussbaum (1904-1944) was a German-Jewish Surrealist painter whose haunting works offer a poignant glimpse into life, exile & loss during the Holocaust. Explore his New Objectivity style and powerful self-portraits.

Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück (Osnabrück, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape
  • Artist: Felix Nussbaum
  • Year: 1939
  • Original dimensions: 52.0 x 63.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Topics: landscape, men

Questions & Answers

When was "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" made?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" dates from 1939. The date places the work within Felix Nussbaum's career and its era.

What orientation does "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum have?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Who created "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape"?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" is attributed to Felix Nussbaum.

How much light do the colors of "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" appear to reflect?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum has a bright balance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Is "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum in the public domain?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

How old was Felix Nussbaum when creating "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" in 1939?

Felix Nussbaum made "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" at the age of 35. The artist was born in 1904 and the work is dated 1939.

Why is the copyright status of "Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" what it is?

"Hurdy Gurdy Man in a Surreal Landscape" by Felix Nussbaum is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1945.

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