AskariMariano Fortuny y Marsal · 1860

  • Creation date1860
  • MuseumBiblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer

Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838 – 1874)

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Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer (Viladecans, Spain)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Askari
  • Artist: Mariano Fortuny y Marsal
  • Year: 1860
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Is "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Askari" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Who created "Askari"?

"Askari" is attributed to Mariano Fortuny y Marsal.

What was Mariano Fortuny y Marsal's age when "Askari" was created?

Mariano Fortuny y Marsal was 22 years old when creating "Askari" in 1860. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1838.

What is the creation date of "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal?

The creation of "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal is dated 1860.

How saturated is the palette of "Askari"?

The colors of "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What color leads the composition of "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal?

phthalo green (#30251c) is the leading color of "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal.

Where is "Askari" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal on display today?

You can see the original "Askari" at the Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer, Viladecans, Spain.

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