Man Playing a LuteGeorges Van Houten · 1929

  • Creation date1929
  • Dimensions73.0 x 60.0 cm
  • MuseumExamination Schools

Georges Van Houten (1888 – 1964)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Man Playing a Lute
  • Artist: Georges Van Houten
  • Year: 1929
  • Original dimensions: 73.0 x 60.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Examination Schools
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

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What is the luminance of "Man Playing a Lute" by Georges Van Houten?

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"Man Playing a Lute" by Georges Van Houten, held at the Examination Schools, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

What is the dominant color of "Man Playing a Lute" by Georges Van Houten?

The dominant color of "Man Playing a Lute" by Georges Van Houten is phthalo green (#293235).

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