St. AgnesDavid Gauld · 1888

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementGlasgow Boys
  • Creation date1888
  • MuseumNational Gallery of Scotland

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About this artwork

  • Title: St. Agnes
  • Artist: David Gauld
  • Year: 1888
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: National Gallery of Scotland
  • Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
  • Main color: Midnight Blue
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: floral composition, st agnes painting, british painter

Quick Facts

  • Movement: Glasgow Boys
  • Influences: William Stewart Macgeorge
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Location: Queens’ College, Cambridge
  • Artist: David Gauld

Questions & Answers

Where is "St. Agnes" suggested to be displayed, considering its palette?

Considering its dark colors, "St. Agnes" is suggested for a living room.

What luminance does "St. Agnes" by David Gauld have?

"St. Agnes" by David Gauld has a soft shadow luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Is "St. Agnes" by David Gauld in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "St. Agnes" by David Gauld: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

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