Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), CellistDavid Allan · 1780
1780
59.0 x 46.0 cm
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: Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist
- Artist: David Allan
- Year: 1780
- Original dimensions: 59.0 x 46.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Clay
Questions & Answers
Who created "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist"?
"Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" is attributed to David Allan.
What color saturation does "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan have?
The palette of "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" is balanced soft in saturation.
How light is "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" overall?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan is shadow.
When was "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" made?
The creation of "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan is dated 1780.
Why is the copyright status of "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" what it is?
"Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1796.
What orientation does "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan have?
"Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" by David Allan is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How old was David Allan when creating "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" in 1780?
When "Niel Gow (1727–1807), Violinist and Composer, with his Brother Donald Gow (active c.1780), Cellist" was created in 1780, David Allan - born in 1744 - was 36 years old.