Cadwallader ColdenJohn Wollaston · 1749

  • Art movementRococo
  • Creation date1749
  • Dimensions76.0 x 64.0 cm

John Wollaston (1742 – 1775)

Discover John Wollaston: an English Rococo portrait painter active in the American colonies (1742-1775). Admire his elegant, fabric-rich portraits & influence on early American art.


About this artwork

  • Title: Cadwallader Colden
  • Artist: John Wollaston
  • Year: 1749
  • Original dimensions: 76.0 x 64.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Rococo
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: classic portrait style, colonial american art, rococo portrait style
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

What size is "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston are 76 x 64 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Are the colors of "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston saturated or muted?

"Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston is recorded with a muted saturation.

What is the creation date of "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston?

"Cadwallader Colden" dates from 1749. The date places the work within John Wollaston's career and its era.

Is "Cadwallader Colden" typical of what John Wollaston usually created?

"Cadwallader Colden" depicts portraiture, colonial era, rococo style, formal portrait, 18th century man, historical figure, black and white art, while John Wollaston's recorded themes are rococo elegance, colonial portraiture, 18th-century society, formal aristocracy, british cultural norms, status and lineage, wollaston's style, early american art. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

Which artist is "Cadwallader Colden" attributed to?

The artist behind "Cadwallader Colden" is John Wollaston. The work is catalogued under John Wollaston's name.

What color harmony does "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston display?

The color harmony of "Cadwallader Colden" is recorded as softly mixed palette.

How old was John Wollaston when creating "Cadwallader Colden" in 1749?

John Wollaston was 7 years old when creating "Cadwallader Colden" in 1749. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1742.

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