Is Ernest Byne (1848-1904) under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

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Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation

Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony (1821 – 1896)

Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation (Pleasantville, United States of America)

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Ernest Boulton came from a family of London stockbrokers. As a teenager he performed in variety acts as Lady Stella Clinton. In 1870 Boulton was arrested leaving a ball in drag. He was initially charged with public mischief, a minor charge used to round up cross-dressers. But after a police surgeon demanded to inspect Boulton’s buttocks the charge was changed to a felony: “conspiring and inciting persons to commit an unnatural offence.” As Oscar Wilde was to discover in 1895, sodomy was a grave crime in England. In The Queen v. Boulton the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Boulton sailed for New York soon after, took the name Ernest Byne, and continued his drag performances in the U.S. In this Sarony photo Byne’s magnificent bustle is the height of Victorian fashion.

About this artwork

Title: Ernest Byne (1848-1904)
Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony
Format: Tall
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation
Color palette: Earthy
Main color: Rosy Brown

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" attributed to?

"Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony.

Does "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color analysis of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony records a statement contrast and a unified palette harmony.

Where is "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony on display today?

You can see the original "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" at the Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation, Pleasantville, United States of America.

What is the luminance of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony?

"Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Can the image of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

What explains the copyright situation of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony?

The copyright status of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1896.

What color leads the composition of "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" by Napoleon Bonaparte Sarony?

The color that stands out most in "Ernest Byne (1848-1904)" is rosy brown (#a29477). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.