Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)George De Forest Brush · 1885

  • Creation date1885
  • Dimensions84.0 x 60.0 cm
  • MuseumAmerican Museum of Western Art

George De Forest Brush (1855 – 1941)

George de Forest Brush (1855-1941) was an American artist known for his evocative Native American paintings & Renaissance-inspired portraits. Explore his contributions to art, camouflage innovation, and Georgist philosophy.

American Museum of Western Art (Colorado, Brazil)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)
  • Artist: George De Forest Brush
  • Year: 1885
  • Original dimensions: 84.0 x 60.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: American Museum of Western Art
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Color intensity: Balanced

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Who is the artist behind "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)"?

The artist behind "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" is George De Forest Brush. The work is catalogued under George De Forest Brush's name.

What are the format and size of "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)"?

"Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" by George De Forest Brush is proportioned as a portrait work of 84 x 60 cm.

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George De Forest Brush was 30 years old when creating "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" in 1885. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1855.

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The creation of "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" by George De Forest Brush is dated 1885.

Is "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" by George De Forest Brush in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Which palette and lead color define "Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)"?

"Laying Away a Brave (also known as The Chieftain Passes The Burial)" by George De Forest Brush uses an earthy palette, with rosy brown (#bdb799) as the dominant color.

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