From: Nick Makris (nick@mcn.org)
Date: 12/17/00-09:51:57 AM Z
Seems pretty slow recently, so I thought I would bring up an old subject
with a slightly different twist.
As we all know (more or less) our photographs are essentially copyrighted at
birth - there are alot of rules here, but let's make that assumption for the
purpose of this discussion.
What I am not clear on is how copyrights apply to a traditional painting,
which is unique in itself and unlike a photograph, in this respect.
a.. Does the artist retain them?
b.. Does the current owner hold them, or do the rights have to be
specifically assigned at time of sale - what is the default?
c.. Can the current owner sell/assign all/part of them?
d.. What about paintings (and photographs for that matter) where the
artist has long been deceased?
I do have a specific case in mind; it regard several original watercolors
that were produced in the 1890's. They would make wonderful Alt prints.
What do you think?
Many Thanks,
Nick
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