Is Vacuum cleaner under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Order a giclee of Vacuum cleaner - Philips Vinckboons (Ii)

This vacuum cleaner is the first result of the collaboration between several industrial designers from Ruton and Philips. The vacuum cleaner was praised in the advertisements of the day for its high suction power and enormous dust capacity of eight litres:

Questions & Answers

Is "Vacuum cleaner" by Philips Vinckboons (Ii) a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "Vacuum cleaner" by Philips Vinckboons (Ii) is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

Is "Vacuum cleaner" by Philips Vinckboons (Ii) kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Philips Vinckboons (Ii) is Netherlands, and the museum holding the original of "Vacuum cleaner" is in Netherlands.

Can "Vacuum cleaner" by Philips Vinckboons (Ii), held at the NEMO Science Museum, be legally reproduced?

"Vacuum cleaner" by Philips Vinckboons (Ii), held at the NEMO Science Museum, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

Artist Biography

early life and career

philips vinckboons (ii), a renowned dutch architect, was born in 1607 in the netherlands. he was part of the school of jacob van campen, embodying the essence of dutch classicism. vinckboons' work was highly regarded in his native city of amsterdam, where he left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape.

notable works and contributions

* **fluorescent lamp**: one of vinckboons' notable works is the fluorescent lamp, now housed in the nemo science museum (amsterdam, netherlands). this piece showcases his innovative approach to design. (view on TopImpressionists) * **influence on dutch architecture**: vinckboons' adherence to dutch classicism influenced a generation of architects, shaping the country's architectural identity.

legacy and remembrance

* **museum universiteitsbibliotheek (leiden, netherlands)**: though not directly associated with vinckboons, this institution is a testament to the netherlands' rich cultural heritage, which vinckboons contributed to. (discover more on TopImpressionists) * **st. joriskerk (amersfoort, netherlands)**: this historic church, now an art museum, represents the evolution of dutch art and architecture, a context in which vinckboons' work can be understood. (explore st. joriskerk on TopImpressionists)

key dates: born in 1607, deceased on october 2, 1678.
notable movement: dutch classicism, under the influence of jacob van campen.
legacy: vinckboons' architectural designs remain a cornerstone of dutch architectural history.

further exploration on TopImpressionists

* philips vinckboons (ii) | 24 artworks - dive into the comprehensive collection of vinckboons' works. * the museum town hall of amsterdam, netherlands - understand the broader context of dutch art and architecture.