William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)Colvin Smith · 1855

  • Art movementAcademic Realism
  • Creation date1855
  • Dimensions239.0 x 155.0 cm

Colvin Smith (1795 – 1875)

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About this artwork

  • Title: William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)
  • Artist: Colvin Smith
  • Year: 1855
  • Original dimensions: 239.0 x 155.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: victorian portrait, detailed art painting, portraiture painting
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

How intense are the colors in "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" by Colvin Smith?

"William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" by Colvin Smith shows a monochromatic color intensity.

At what age did Colvin Smith make "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)"?

When "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" was created in 1855, Colvin Smith - born in 1795 - was 60 years old.

What stage of Colvin Smith's development does "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" represent?

"William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" represents the Mature Victorian of Colvin Smith.

Which artist is "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" attributed to?

"William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" was created by Colvin Smith. The information on this page describes Colvin Smith's original work.

How do the colors of "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" is recorded as strong color unity.

Are the colors of "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" by Colvin Smith saturated or muted?

The palette of "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" is muted in saturation.

When was "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" made?

The creation of "William Forbes of Castleton (1799–1872), and His Son, William (1850–1883)" by Colvin Smith is dated 1855.

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