Grinding CornArthur William DevisNone
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Arthur William Devis (1712 – 1787)
Arthur William Devis (1762-1822) was an English portrait & history painter known for intimate 'conversation piece' portraits, depictions of naval life including the Death of Nelson, and family portraits. Discover his legacy at Mus3ums!
About this artwork
- Title: Grinding Corn
- Artist: Arthur William Devis
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Inventory number: B1981.25.747
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: arthurian legend, primitive art style, historical painting
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: shadow
- Topics: african women, 19th century scene, traditional craft
Questions & Answers
What is the perceived brightness of "Grinding Corn" by Arthur William Devis?
Overall, "Grinding Corn" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
How much light do the colors of "Grinding Corn" appear to reflect?
The luminance recorded for "Grinding Corn" by Arthur William Devis is dark.
How does "Grinding Corn" balance light and dark?
"Grinding Corn" by Arthur William Devis is recorded as shadow, with a dark luminance.