General Samuel HoustonMartin Johnson Heade · 1846
Neoclassical Realism
1846
Governor's Mansion
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About this artwork
- Title: General Samuel Houston
- Artist: Martin Johnson Heade
- Year: 1846
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Governor's Mansion
- Corpus context: historical representation, heade's realistic style
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: directional lighting, 19th century painting, vintage american art
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Questions & Answers
How intense are the colors in "General Samuel Houston" by Martin Johnson Heade?
"General Samuel Houston" by Martin Johnson Heade shows a monochromatic color intensity.
Does "General Samuel Houston" by Martin Johnson Heade use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color composition of "General Samuel Houston" by Martin Johnson Heade combines a statement contrast with a softly mixed palette harmony.
What color leads the composition of "General Samuel Houston" by Martin Johnson Heade?
The color that stands out most in "General Samuel Houston" is phthalo green (#140f21). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.