Thomas HurstBenjamin Vandergucht · 1782
1782
47.0 x 43.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Thomas Hurst
- Artist: Benjamin Vandergucht
- Year: 1782
- Original dimensions: 47.0 x 43.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: College of Optometrists
- Main color: Walnut
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
How is "Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "Thomas Hurst" is portrait, and the original measures 47 x 43 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
Which artist is "Thomas Hurst" attributed to?
"Thomas Hurst" is attributed to Benjamin Vandergucht.
How saturated is the palette of "Thomas Hurst"?
The colors of "Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
Is "Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht in the public domain, and why?
"Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Benjamin Vandergucht died in 1794.
How old was Benjamin Vandergucht when creating "Thomas Hurst" in 1782?
Benjamin Vandergucht was 29 years old when creating "Thomas Hurst" in 1782. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1753.
Does "Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color composition of "Thomas Hurst" by Benjamin Vandergucht combines a gentle contrast with a strong color unity harmony.
When was "Thomas Hurst" made?
"Thomas Hurst" dates from 1782. The date places the work within Benjamin Vandergucht's career and its era.