Portrait of OndineJoseph Cornell · 1940

  • Art movementSurrealism
  • Creation date1940

Joseph Cornell (1903 – 1972)

Discover Joseph Cornell (1903-1972), a visionary American artist renowned for his poetic shadow boxes & experimental films. Explore his surreal assemblages and influence on avant-garde art.

About this artwork

  • Title: Portrait of Ondine
  • Artist: Joseph Cornell
  • Year: 1940
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Surrealism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Main color: Celadon
  • Keywords: documentary photography, found object art, shadow box artwork
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Portrait of Ondine"?

"Portrait of Ondine" is attributed to Joseph Cornell.

Where does "Portrait of Ondine" sit within Joseph Cornell's body of work?

"Portrait of Ondine" belongs to Joseph Cornell's Surrealism work, whose recorded themes include surrealist assemblage, cornell's vision, opera history archive, thematic depth, found object poetry, evocative mood, american shadow box tradition".

How does the style of "Portrait of Ondine" relate to its creator's era?

"Portrait of Ondine" belongs to the Surrealism movement, and its creator worked in the Modern era.

When was "Portrait of Ondine" made?

"Portrait of Ondine" by Joseph Cornell was created in 1940.

Toward which tone does "Portrait of Ondine" lean?

The dominant hue of "Portrait of Ondine" by Joseph Cornell is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Who created "Portrait of Ondine" and what style is it in?

"Portrait of Ondine" was created by Joseph Cornell in the Surrealism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

At what age did Joseph Cornell make "Portrait of Ondine"?

Joseph Cornell was 37 years old when creating "Portrait of Ondine" in 1940. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1903.

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