The Major OakHenry Thomas Dawson · 1844

  • Creation date1844
  • MuseumNottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery

Henry Thomas Dawson (1844 – 1878)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Major Oak
  • Artist: Henry Thomas Dawson
  • Year: 1844
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Is "The Major Oak" by Henry Thomas Dawson kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Henry Thomas Dawson was born in United Kingdom, and the original "The Major Oak" is held in a museum in United Kingdom.

Who made "The Major Oak", and when?

Henry Thomas Dawson made "The Major Oak" in 1844.

Why is the copyright status of "The Major Oak" what it is?

"The Major Oak" by Henry Thomas Dawson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Henry Thomas Dawson died in 1878.

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