The First BornFrederick William Elwell · 1913
Romanticism
1913
102.0 x 127.0 cm
Ferens Art Gallery
Frederick William Elwell (1870 – 1958)
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About this artwork
- Title: The First Born
- Artist: Frederick William Elwell
- Year: 1913
- Original dimensions: 102.0 x 127.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Ferens Art Gallery
- Movement: Romanticism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: muted color palette, domestic scene painting, warm tones painting
Questions & Answers
How do contrast and harmony combine in "The First Born"?
The color analysis of "The First Born" by Frederick William Elwell records a statement contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
What was Frederick William Elwell's age when "The First Born" was created?
When "The First Born" was created in 1913, Frederick William Elwell - born in 1870 - was 43 years old.
What does "The First Born" share with the rest of Frederick William Elwell's output?
Within Frederick William Elwell's output, "The First Born" sits in the Romanticism style, alongside the themes of domestic portraiture focus, yorkshire landscapes, portrait commissions, french romanticism, realist tradition, impressionistic light, family values, vulnerability of life.