Cocktail SuitHenrietta Kanengeiser · 1950
1950
the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University
Henrietta Kanengeiser (1889 – 1956)
Hattie Carnegie (1886-1956) was a leading American fashion entrepreneur known for chic suits, dresses & hats favored by celebrities. Importing Chanel & Dior, she shaped 20th-century style and won the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award.
the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University (Philadelphia, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Cocktail Suit
- Artist: Henrietta Kanengeiser
- Year: 1950
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: shadow
Questions & Answers
Who created "Cocktail Suit" and in what year?
The author of "Cocktail Suit" is Henrietta Kanengeiser, and the work is dated 1950.
Which color stands out most in "Cocktail Suit"?
The dominant color of "Cocktail Suit" by Henrietta Kanengeiser is espresso (#3a3a38).
Which artist is "Cocktail Suit" attributed to?
"Cocktail Suit" is attributed to Henrietta Kanengeiser.
At what age did Henrietta Kanengeiser make "Cocktail Suit"?
When "Cocktail Suit" was created in 1950, Henrietta Kanengeiser - born in 1889 - was 61 years old.
How much light do the colors of "Cocktail Suit" appear to reflect?
"Cocktail Suit" by Henrietta Kanengeiser has a soft shadow luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
What is the creation date of "Cocktail Suit" by Henrietta Kanengeiser?
"Cocktail Suit" dates from 1950. The date places the work within Henrietta Kanengeiser's career and its era.
Why is the copyright status of "Cocktail Suit" what it is?
"Cocktail Suit" by Henrietta Kanengeiser is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Henrietta Kanengeiser died in 1956.