House of Commons, 1940John Worsley · 1947
Contemporary Realism
1947
91.0 x 69.0 cm
John Worsley (1919 – 2000)
British artist John Worsley: Naval battle scenes & wartime portraits. A unique war artist captured by the Germans, documented POW life & created ingenious escapes.
About this artwork
- Title: House of Commons, 1940
- Artist: John Worsley
- Year: 1947
- Original dimensions: 91.0 x 69.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Keywords: brown green gold art, oil painting style, worsley artwork
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Color intensity: Vivid
Questions & Answers
What art movement does "House of Commons, 1940" by John Worsley belong to?
"House of Commons, 1940" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
Who created "House of Commons, 1940"?
The artist behind "House of Commons, 1940" is John Worsley. The work is catalogued under John Worsley's name.
Is "House of Commons, 1940" typical of what John Worsley usually created?
"House of Commons, 1940" depicts british politics, wartime era, parliamentary scene, formal portraiture, government authority, 1940s britain, historical depiction, while John Worsley's recorded themes are historical realism influence, wwii era reflection, british governance theme, formal power imagery, documenting wartime society, worsley's civic portraits, war artist's perspective, capturing institutional order. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
In what year was "House of Commons, 1940" by John Worsley created?
"House of Commons, 1940" dates from 1947. The date places the work within John Worsley's career and its era.
How old was John Worsley when creating "House of Commons, 1940" in 1947?
John Worsley made "House of Commons, 1940" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1919 and the work is dated 1947.
What is the perceived brightness of "House of Commons, 1940" by John Worsley?
In terms of perceived brightness, "House of Commons, 1940" by John Worsley is balanced.
How is "House of Commons, 1940" by John Worsley proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "House of Commons, 1940" is portrait, and the original measures 91 x 69 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.