Backblock balladsDennis Orme Shaw · 1913
1913
State Library of South Australia
Dennis Orme Shaw
Discover Dennis Orme Shaw’s evocative landscapes & portraits – capturing rural life in Mus3ums. Explore his ‘Backblock Ballads’ & iconic scenes of New Zealand.
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Clarence James Dennis was born at Auburn in 1876, son of a publican and his Irish wife. Mrs Dennis died when her three sons were still young, and they were then cared for by their mother
About this artwork
- Title: Backblock ballads
- Artist: Dennis Orme Shaw
- Year: 1913
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: State Library of South Australia
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: bright
Questions & Answers
How do the colors of "Backblock ballads" relate to each other?
"Backblock ballads" by Dennis Orme Shaw displays a strong color unity color harmony.
What level of contrast does "Backblock ballads" by Dennis Orme Shaw show?
The contrast level of "Backblock ballads" by Dennis Orme Shaw is gentle.
When was "Backblock ballads" made?
"Backblock ballads" dates from 1913. The date places the work within Dennis Orme Shaw's career and its era.