Alphonso TaftHiram Powers · 1870

  • Creation date1870
  • Dimensions61.0 x 41.0 cm
  • MuseumTaft Museum of Art

Hiram Powers (1805 – 1873)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Alphonso Taft
  • Artist: Hiram Powers
  • Year: 1870
  • Original dimensions: 61.0 x 41.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Taft Museum of Art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: balanced

Questions & Answers

Is "Alphonso Taft" by Hiram Powers a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Alphonso Taft" by Hiram Powers is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

Is "Alphonso Taft" by Hiram Powers a light or a dark artwork?

"Alphonso Taft" is balanced overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.

Who made "Alphonso Taft", and when?

"Alphonso Taft" was created by Hiram Powers in 1870.

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