Boy with ViolinGeorge Luks · 1922
Ashcan School
1922
91.0 x 61.0 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
George Luks (1867 – 1933)
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About this artwork
- Title: Boy with Violin
- Artist: George Luks
- Year: 1922
- Original dimensions: 91.0 x 61.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: impressionism, captures urban realism
- Keywords: vintage black and white, early 20th century art, portrait musician art
Questions & Answers
What art movement does "Boy with Violin" by George Luks belong to?
"Boy with Violin" is a work of Ashcan School. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
At what age did George Luks make "Boy with Violin"?
When "Boy with Violin" was created in 1922, George Luks - born in 1867 - was 55 years old.
What is the luminance of "Boy with Violin" by George Luks?
The colors of "Boy with Violin" show a dark luminance.