1870
Slicing Bread (Hermann Bever, 1870)
Slicing Bread comes from the hand of Hermann Bever (1845–1912). It dates from 1870. It is kept at Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. It measures 74.5 × 58.2 cm.
- 1870
- 74.5 × 58.2 cm
- Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava
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- Title
- Slicing Bread
- Artist
- Hermann Bever (1845–1912)
- Artist born in
- Würzburg, Germany
- Date
- 1870
- Dimensions
- 74.5 × 58.2 cm
- Where to see it
- Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Where is Slicing Bread on view?
Slovak National Gallery
Bratislava, Slovak Republic
A Bastion of Slovak Identity: Exploring the Slovak National Gallery The Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava stands as more than just a repository of artistic creation; it is a vibrant chronicle of a nation’s soul, meticulously woven through centuries of evolving expression. Established in 1949, the gallery emerged from a profound need to safeguard and promote the unique cultural identity of Slovakia, a country often nestled within the broader narratives of Central European art history. Today, housed across several stunning locations – most prominently the historic Esterházy Palace and the adjacent Water Barracks along the Danube – the SNG offers an immersive journey through Slovak artistic heritage, from its classical roots to the daring innovations of contemporary masters.
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Hermann Bever, Slicing Bread (1870), Slovak National Gallery. Public domain.
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Where is "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever on display today?
The original "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever is held at the Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
What is the creation date of "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever?
The creation of "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever is dated 1870.
What are the dimensions of the original "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever?
The recorded dimensions of "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever are 74.5 x 58.2cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Can the image of "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever be freely reproduced?
The copyright answer for "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "Slicing Bread" attributed to?
"Slicing Bread" is attributed to Hermann Bever.
What was Hermann Bever's age when "Slicing Bread" was created?
Hermann Bever was 25 years old when creating "Slicing Bread" in 1870. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1845.
Why is the copyright status of "Slicing Bread" what it is?
"Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Hermann Bever died in 1912.
Is "Slicing Bread" by Hermann Bever kept in the artist's home country?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Hermann Bever was born in Germany, and the original "Slicing Bread" is held in a museum in Slovak Republic.
Hermann Bever, the painter
1845–1912, Germany
Hermann Bever
Life and Artistic Training Hermann Bever was born in Würzburg, Germany. He began his academic journey by studying law at the universities of Munich and Berlin, eventually passing his state examination. However, his true calling led him to the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he enrolled in the antiquity class in 1871. He studied under instructors such as Johann Leonhard Raab and Otto Seitz, and later entered the master class of Karl Theodor von Piloty, where he studied painting until 1879.
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