Opuntia clavata, No. 24Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen · 1853

  • Creation date1853
  • MuseumOklahoma Historical Society

Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen (1829 – 1892)

German explorer & artist Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen (1829-1892) vividly captured the American West, famed for his Alamo drawings. Discover his unique artistic vision!

Oklahoma Historical Society (Oklahoma City, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Opuntia clavata, No. 24
  • Artist: Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen
  • Year: 1853
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Oklahoma Historical Society
  • Main color: Putty
  • Color intensity: Vivid

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Who created "Opuntia clavata, No. 24"?

"Opuntia clavata, No. 24" was created by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen. The information on this page describes Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen's original work.

Does "Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

In "Opuntia clavata, No. 24", a serene contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.

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"Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

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The creation of "Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen is dated 1853.

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The dominant color of "Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen is putty (#f5e8c9).

Is "Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen in the public domain, and why?

"Opuntia clavata, No. 24" by Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen died in 1892.

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Heinrich Bertram Mollhausen was 24 years old when creating "Opuntia clavata, No. 24" in 1853. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1829.

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