Still-LifeAlexandre François Desportes · 1725

  • Art movementBaroque
  • Creation date1725
  • Dimensions89.0 x 119.0 cm

Alexandre François Desportes (1661 – 1743)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Still-Life
  • Artist: Alexandre François Desportes
  • Year: 1725
  • Original dimensions: 89.0 x 119.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: human delight, playful scene
  • Main color: Walnut
  • Keywords: still life painting, opulent artwork, baroque painting
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Where does "Still-Life" fall in Alexandre François Desportes's career?

Within Alexandre François Desportes's career, "Still-Life" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

When was "Still-Life" created, and to which movement does it belong?

"Still-Life" was made in 1725, within the Baroque movement.

Which artist is "Still-Life" attributed to?

"Still-Life" is attributed to Alexandre François Desportes.

What color saturation does "Still-Life" by Alexandre François Desportes have?

The palette of "Still-Life" is muted in saturation.

Is "Still-Life" by Alexandre François Desportes in the public domain, and why?

"Still-Life" by Alexandre François Desportes is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1743.

What was Alexandre François Desportes's age when "Still-Life" was created?

Alexandre François Desportes was 64 years old when creating "Still-Life" in 1725. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1661.

When was "Still-Life" made?

"Still-Life" dates from 1725. The date places the work within Alexandre François Desportes's career and its era.

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