James ColvinDavid Allan · 1768
Neoclassical
1768
David Allan (1744 – 1796)
Discover David Allan (1744–1796), the 'Scottish Hogarth,' celebrated for his genre paintings, historical scenes & insightful portraits of 18th-century life. Explore his Neoclassical style and lasting legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: James Colvin
- Artist: David Allan
- Year: 1768
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassical
- Corpus context: academic painting tradition, reflects societal norms
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: canvas, realism, 18th century
- Color intensity: Balanced
Quick Facts
- Title: James Colvin
- Subject or theme: Portrait of a boy
- Artistic style: Academic painting
- Year: 1768
Questions & Answers
Are the colors of "James Colvin" by David Allan vivid or muted?
The color of "James Colvin" is subtle color in saturation and balanced in intensity.
Is David Allan, creator of "James Colvin", known under other names?
David Allan is also known as Davie Allan, Dave Allan, David Allen, Allan of Edinbro', Allan David.
What stage of David Allan's development does "James Colvin" represent?
"James Colvin" belongs to the Early Career of David Allan's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
What national origin stands behind the Neoclassical of "James Colvin"?
The Neoclassical work "James Colvin" was made by an artist born in United States of America.
How do the colors of "James Colvin" relate to each other?
The colors of "James Colvin" by David Allan show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.