William B. GilesJohn Elder, John A. Elder, J. A. Elder · 1800

  • Creation date1800
  • MuseumLibrary of Virginia

John Elder, John A. Elder, J. A. Elder (1833 – 1895)

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About this artwork

  • Title: William B. Giles
  • Artist: John Elder, John A. Elder, J. A. Elder
  • Year: 1800
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Library of Virginia
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

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"William B. Giles" by John Elder, John A. Elder, J. A. Elder is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

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The perceived brightness of "William B. Giles" by John Elder, John A. Elder, J. A. Elder is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

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