SiestaDorothy Rutka · 1939

  • Creation date1939
  • MuseumCleveland Public Library

Dorothy Rutka (1907 – 1985)

Explore the intaglio prints of Dorothy Rutka (1907–1985), a Depression-era American artist known for her powerful depictions of poverty and social themes. Discover her works in major museums like the Smithsonian and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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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
  • Main color: Putty
  • Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

Is "Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka a light or a dark artwork?

"Siesta" is bright overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.

How much light do the colors of "Siesta" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Siesta" by Dorothy Rutka is gentle luminance.

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

The color of "Siesta" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.

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