Dead BirdAlbert Pinkham Ryder · 1890

  • Creation date1890
  • MuseumThe Phillips Collection
Though intimate and small in scale, Dead Bird is one of Ryder

Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847 – 1917)

American Tonalist known for moody, dreamlike seascapes and landscapes rendered with thick layers of resin, wax, and luminous, glowing light.

The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C., United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Dead Bird
  • Artist: Albert Pinkham Ryder
  • Year: 1890
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Phillips Collection
  • Inventory number: 1702
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

Does "Dead Bird" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The light-dark contrast of "Dead Bird" is recorded as gentle. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Is "Dead Bird" by Albert Pinkham Ryder in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Dead Bird" by Albert Pinkham Ryder: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

What is the dominant hue of "Dead Bird" by Albert Pinkham Ryder?

The dominant hue of "Dead Bird" by Albert Pinkham Ryder is golden yellow range. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

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