Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nestBenjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) · 1941

  • Creation date1941
  • MuseumFashion History Museum

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About this artwork

  • Title: Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest
  • Artist: Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben)
  • Year: 1941
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Fashion History Museum
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What color intensity does "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) have?

"Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) shows a monochromatic color intensity.

Does "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

How much light do the colors of "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" appear to reflect?

The colors of "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" show a gentle luminance luminance.

Which palette and lead color define "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest"?

The color identity of "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben): a neutrals palette, dominated by putty (#c7c8c0).

What is the creation date of "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben)?

The creation of "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" by Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) is dated 1941.

What was Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben)'s age when "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" was created?

When "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" was created in 1941, Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben) - born in 1898 - was 43 years old.

Who created "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest"?

The artist behind "Grey wool hat trimmed with chenille pussy willows, feather bird and nest" is Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben). The work is catalogued under Benjamin Greenfield (Aka Bes Ben)'s name.

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