Little Owl on a MugJan Mankes · 1909

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Creation date1909
  • MuseumAustrian Gallery Belvedere

Jan Mankes (1889 – 1920)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Little Owl on a Mug
  • Artist: Jan Mankes
  • Year: 1909
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Austrian Gallery Belvedere
  • Main color: Walnut
  • Keywords: dutch art, mennonite artist, transparent glaze
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Vivid

Questions & Answers

At what age did Jan Mankes make "Little Owl on a Mug"?

Jan Mankes was 20 years old when creating "Little Owl on a Mug" in 1909. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1889.

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"Little Owl on a Mug" dates from 1909. The date places the work within Jan Mankes's career and its era.

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The artist behind "Little Owl on a Mug" is Jan Mankes. The work is catalogued under Jan Mankes's name.

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