Is Brown Turban under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

Brown TurbanMiles Dewey Davis IiiNone

14.0 x 35.0 cm
Kunstgewerbemuseum

Miles Dewey Davis Iii (1926 – 1991)

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Hygiene considerations initiated by World War II prompted women across Europe to protect their hairstyles with headscarves decoratively into turbans. This was taken up here by Paris milliner Davis and fashioned into a durable model of brown felt. Berlin fashion designer Gerd Hartung reported that it was common, particularly among fashionable women, to tie an empty tin can beneath as additional support for taller decorative turbans. (Interview with the author, 2002)

About this artwork

Title: Brown Turban
Artist: Miles Dewey Davis Iii
Original dimensions: 14.0 x 35.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Kunstgewerbemuseum
Color palette: Pastels
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii?

The dominant hue of "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii is amber to saffron. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

How big is the original "Brown Turban"?

The recorded dimensions of "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii are 14 x 35 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Which palette and lead color define "Brown Turban"?

The color identity of "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii: a pastels palette, dominated by white (#fefefe).

What color intensity does "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii have?

The colors in "Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii have a monochromatic intensity.

How much light do the colors of "Brown Turban" appear to reflect?

"Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii has a luminous luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Who is the artist behind "Brown Turban"?

"Brown Turban" was created by Miles Dewey Davis Iii. The information on this page describes Miles Dewey Davis Iii's original work.

Which museum holds the original "Brown Turban"?

"Brown Turban" by Miles Dewey Davis Iii is on display at the Kunstgewerbemuseum, Berlin, Germany. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.