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Is there any copyright protection on paintings by Vermeer?
No; Vermeer predates copyright protection by about 50 years.
Are paintings protected by copyright?
Yes. Any artistic work of sufficient originality is eligible for copyright protection
Who owns the copyright to Childe Hassam's flag paintings?
Completed prior to 1923, the paintings are in the public domain.
Who owns the copyright to Marc Chagall's paintings?
Chagall is administered by ADAGP.
Is there copyright protection on paintings by Fernand Léger?
Yes; they will be protected through 2055.
Are Lowry paintings protected by copyright?
Yes; they will not enter the public domain until 2047.
Who is copyright holder of Vincent van Gogh paintings?
Works of Vincent van Gogh are in the public domain.
Are original paintings or their prints considered to be intellectual property so that they can be protected by a trademark or copyright similar to sheetmusic for instance?
Copyright protects all of these. The Copyright office has simplified registration for paintings and for reproduction prints, they are registered on form VA (Visual Arts); sheet music on form PA (Performing Arts) and if registered electronically the fee is $35. Trademarks do not apply to any of these.
What is a document that protects a creators rights to materials such as books articles photos paintings and cartoons?
A copyright protects a creators rights to materials such as books, articles, photos, paintings and cartoons.
Are old paintings in the public domain available for public use?
Yes, old paintings in the public domain are available for public use as they are not protected by copyright and can be freely used by anyone.
Are 17th and 18th century paintings protected by copyright laws?
No, but images (such as photos) of the paintings may be protected. Works of that period may also be protected by moral rights in some countries.
What was the copyright used by Van Gogh to authenticate his prints?
Many of his paintings are unsigned, so authentication is generally handled by experts.
