Cocktail DressNorman David Levinson · 1951

  • Creation date1951
  • Museumthe Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University

Norman David Levinson (1900 – 1972)

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the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University (Philadelphia, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Cocktail Dress
  • Artist: Norman David Levinson
  • Year: 1951
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection at Drexel University
  • Main color: Putty
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Cocktail Dress" attributed to?

The artist behind "Cocktail Dress" is Norman David Levinson. The work is catalogued under Norman David Levinson's name.

How saturated is the palette of "Cocktail Dress"?

"Cocktail Dress" by Norman David Levinson is recorded with a muted saturation.

What is the dominant hue of "Cocktail Dress" by Norman David Levinson?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Cocktail Dress" by Norman David Levinson.

Does "Cocktail Dress" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The light-dark contrast of "Cocktail Dress" is recorded as gentle. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Does "Cocktail Dress" by Norman David Levinson use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color analysis of "Cocktail Dress" by Norman David Levinson records a gentle contrast and a strong color unity harmony.

When was "Cocktail Dress" made?

"Cocktail Dress" dates from 1951. The date places the work within Norman David Levinson's career and its era.

How old was Norman David Levinson when creating "Cocktail Dress" in 1951?

When "Cocktail Dress" was created in 1951, Norman David Levinson - born in 1900 - was 51 years old.

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