SiestaDorothy Rutka · 1939

  • Creation date1939
  • MuseumCleveland Public Library

Dorothy Rutka (1907 – 1985)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Siesta
  • Artist: Dorothy Rutka
  • Year: 1939
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Cleveland Public Library
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Which color stands out most in "Siesta"?

putty (#d5d4cd) is the leading color of "Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka.

How old was Dorothy Rutka when creating "Siesta" in 1939?

When "Siesta" was created in 1939, Dorothy Rutka - born in 1907 - was 32 years old.

Which palette and lead color define "Siesta"?

"Siesta" is defined by a neutrals palette led by putty (#d5d4cd).

Are the colors of "Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka vivid or muted?

"Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.

Is "Siesta" free of copyright?

"Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "Siesta" attributed to?

"Siesta" is attributed to Dorothy Rutka.

When was "Siesta" made?

"Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka was created in 1939.

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