Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?Benny Andrews · 1969
Expressionism
1969
50.0 x 61.0 cm
Benny Andrews (1930 – 2006)
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About this artwork
- Title: Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?
- Artist: Benny Andrews
- Year: 1969
- Original dimensions: 50.0 x 61.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Expressionism
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Perceived brightness: bright
Questions & Answers
What was Benny Andrews's age when "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" was created?
Benny Andrews made "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" at the age of 39. The artist was born in 1930 and the work is dated 1969.
Is "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" by Benny Andrews a bright or a dark artwork?
The perceived brightness of "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" by Benny Andrews is bright. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.
How is "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" by Benny Andrews proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" is landscape, and the original measures 50 x 61 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
Do the colors of "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" appear strong or soft?
"Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" by Benny Andrews shows a balanced color intensity.
What style does "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" belong to?
"Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" by Benny Andrews belongs to the Expressionism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
When was "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" made?
"Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" dates from 1969. The date places the work within Benny Andrews's career and its era.
Who is the artist behind "Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?"?
"Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?" was created by Benny Andrews. The information on this page describes Benny Andrews's original work.