Sir John van HattenArthur Devis · 1753
Oil- WallArt
- Portraiture
1753- Early Modern
76.0 x 64.0 cm
Fitzwilliam College
Arthur Devis (1712 – 1787)
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About this artwork
- Title: Sir John van Hatten
- Artist: Arthur Devis
- Year: 1753
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 64.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Fitzwilliam College
- Movement: Portraiture
- Medium: Oil
- Corpus context: english portraiture tradition, conversation piece style
Questions & Answers
What technique and style characterize "Sir John van Hatten" by Arthur Devis?
In "Sir John van Hatten", the oil technique meets the Portraiture movement.
What mood and emotion come together in "Sir John van Hatten"?
In "Sir John van Hatten", an elegant mood accompanies a romantic emotion.
Is "Sir John van Hatten" by Arthur Devis in the public domain?
"Sir John van Hatten" by Arthur Devis is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.