Is Hope under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

HopeHiram PowersNone

71.0 x 49.0 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art

Hiram Powers (1805 – 1873)

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Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk, United States of America)

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The father of the American school of Neoclassical sculptors, Hiram Powers presents the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Basing his designs on ancient imperial portrait busts, he swathed the female personifications in simple Greco-Roman drapery. Their uniformly smooth facial features and dignified, calm expressions are typical of Powers’ “ideal heads.” Only the Christian attributes displayed in their hair distinguish them from one another: Faith wears a crown decorated with a cross, Charity radiates the flame of divine love, and Hope displays an anchor, a symbol of steadfastness.86.501

About this artwork

Title: Hope
Artist: Hiram Powers
Original dimensions: 71.0 x 49.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Chrysler Museum of Art
Main color: Black
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

What size is "Hope" by Hiram Powers in real life?

The original "Hope" by Hiram Powers measures 71 x 49 cm.

What are the reproduction rights of "Hope" at the Chrysler Museum of Art?

The original "Hope" is at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Toward which tone does "Hope" lean?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "Hope" by Hiram Powers.

Where is "Hope" by Hiram Powers on display today?

You can see the original "Hope" at the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, United States of America.

Who created "Hope"?

"Hope" was created by Hiram Powers. The information on this page describes Hiram Powers's original work.

Can the image of "Hope" by Hiram Powers be freely reproduced?

"Hope" by Hiram Powers is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

What are the format and size of "Hope"?

"Hope" by Hiram Powers is proportioned as a portrait work of 71 x 49 cm.