Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalusHarriet Calcott Scott · 1869
1869
20.0 x 26.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus
- Artist: Harriet Calcott Scott
- Year: 1869
- Original dimensions: 20.0 x 26.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museums Victoria
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
When was "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" made?
The creation of "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott is dated 1869.
Who created "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus"?
"Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" was created by Harriet Calcott Scott. The information on this page describes Harriet Calcott Scott's original work.
What was Harriet Calcott Scott's age when "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" was created?
Harriet Calcott Scott made "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" at the age of 39. The artist was born in 1830 and the work is dated 1869.
What explains the copyright situation of "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott?
"Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Harriet Calcott Scott died in 1907.
What color saturation does "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott have?
"Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott is recorded with a subtle color saturation.
Do the colors of "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" appear strong or soft?
"Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" by Harriet Calcott Scott shows a balanced color intensity.
Is "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" held in the country of its creator?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Harriet Calcott Scott was born in Australia, and the original "Black-headed Snake, Aspidiotes melanocephalus" is held in a museum in Australia.