What is the thematic context of Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison?

historical portraiture focus, illustrative of lucy's skill, reflects victorian values, victorian academic art, neoclassical ideals, detailed realism, revolutionary era, political martyrdom

What topics does Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison explore?

victorian portrait, historical figure, prison subject matter, melancholy mood, formal composition, 19th-century art, charles lucy artist

Is Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Charlotte Corday Returning to PrisonCharles Lucy · 1871

Academic Realism
1871
105.0 x 80.0 cm

Charles Lucy (1814 – 1873)

Explore the historical scenes & portraits of Charles Lucy (1814-1873), a Victorian painter known for works like 'Oliver Cromwell' & 'Interview between Milton & Galileo'.

About this artwork

Title: Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison
Artist: Charles Lucy
Year: 1871
Original dimensions: 105.0 x 80.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Academic Realism
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: reflects victorian values, detailed realism
Main color: Clay

Questions & Answers

How old was Charles Lucy when creating "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" in 1871?

Charles Lucy made "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" at the age of 57. The artist was born in 1814 and the work is dated 1871.

How is "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy proportioned, and how big is it?

"Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy is proportioned as a portrait work of 105 x 80 cm.

What is the creation date of "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy?

The creation of "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy is dated 1871.

What size is "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy are 105 x 80 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Which artist is "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" attributed to?

"Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" is attributed to Charles Lucy.

Which period of Charles Lucy's career does "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" belong to?

Within Charles Lucy's career, "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

How strong are the colors of "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison"?

The colors of "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" by Charles Lucy show a subtle color saturation with a monochromatic intensity.