James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of LauderdaleColvin SmithNone

  • Art movementClassical Portraiture
  • Dimensions231.0 x 164.0 cm

Colvin Smith (1795 – 1875)

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About this artwork

  • Title: James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale
  • Artist: Colvin Smith
  • Original dimensions: 231.0 x 164.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: classical portraiture, 18th century portrait, detailed portrait art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
  • Topics: nobleman, detailed portrait, historical figure

Questions & Answers

Is "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" by Colvin Smith: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Where does "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" stand among Colvin Smith's recurring subjects?

"James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" depicts portraiture, victorian era, nobleman, formal art, historical figure, regal style, dark elegance, detailed portrait, while Colvin Smith's recorded themes are classical ideals, aristocratic, victorian formality, social status, power, wealth, lineage reflected. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

How much light do the colors of "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" appear to reflect?

"James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" by Colvin Smith has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

What is the perceived brightness of "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" by Colvin Smith?

In terms of perceived brightness, "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" by Colvin Smith is deep_shadow.

Which artist is "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" attributed to?

The artist behind "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" is Colvin Smith. The work is catalogued under Colvin Smith's name.

What style does "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" belong to?

"James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" is a work of Classical Portraiture. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Which artist and which style stand behind "James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale"?

"James Maitland (1759–1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale" was created by Colvin Smith in the Classical Portraiture style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

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