Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RNJohn Wollaston · 1741
Rococo
1741
127.0 x 103.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN
- Artist: John Wollaston
- Year: 1741
- Original dimensions: 127.0 x 103.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: National Trust
- Movement: Rococo
- Corpus context: colonial art influence, wealth display
- Main color: Phthalo Green
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When was "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" made?
"Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" by John Wollaston was created in 1741.
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The color that stands out most in "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" is phthalo green (#202113). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
Who created "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" and in what year?
John Wollaston made "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" in 1741.
Who created "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN"?
"Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" was created by John Wollaston. The information on this page describes John Wollaston's original work.
In which movement and which era is "Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" by John Wollaston placed?
"Captain Jacob Elton (1712–1745), RN" by John Wollaston is placed in the Rococo movement, within the Early-Modern era of its creator.
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