Tightrope DancerFred Uhlman · 1943
Naive Art
1943
25.0 x 34.0 cm
Ben Uri Gallery - Museum
Fred Uhlman (1901 – 1985)
Fred Uhlman (1901-1985) was a German-English painter, writer & lawyer known for his evocative landscapes, townscapes & poignant novel 'Reunion'. Explore his work reflecting exile, friendship & the power of memory. Represented in V&A & Fitzwilliam Mus
Ben Uri Gallery - Museum (London, United Kingdom)
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About this artwork
- Title: Tightrope Dancer
- Artist: Fred Uhlman
- Year: 1943
- Original dimensions: 25.0 x 34.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Ben Uri Gallery - Museum
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Driftwood
- Keywords: american folk art, tightrope dancer art, bold color painting
Questions & Answers
Are the colors of "Tightrope Dancer" by Fred Uhlman vivid or muted?
The colors of "Tightrope Dancer" by Fred Uhlman show a clear color presence saturation with a vivid intensity.
Is "Tightrope Dancer" typical of what Fred Uhlman usually created?
"Tightrope Dancer" depicts tightrope walker, landscape painting, folk art style, whimsical scene, dramatic sky, rural village, balanced composition, while Fred Uhlman's recorded themes are german folk art influence, exile & memory themes, precarious balance symbolism, personal narrative focus, landscape as metaphor, reflections on displacement, simple beauty, melancholy. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
What stage of Fred Uhlman's development does "Tightrope Dancer" represent?
"Tightrope Dancer" represents the Mature Period of Fred Uhlman.