James BlackadderNorman MacbethNone

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Dimensions127.0 x 101.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Merchant's Hall

Norman Macbeth (1821 – 1888)

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About this artwork

  • Title: James Blackadder
  • Artist: Norman Macbeth
  • Original dimensions: 127.0 x 101.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Merchant's Hall
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: vintage portrait art, realistic portrait art, scottish artist portrait

Questions & Answers

How does "James Blackadder" fit into Norman Macbeth's themes and style?

"James Blackadder" shares with Norman Macbeth's other works its Contemporary Realism style and the recorded themes: academic realism influence, scottish identity, historical, commemorative portraiture", royal patronage & status, macbeth's realistic style.

Can the image of "James Blackadder" by Norman Macbeth be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "James Blackadder" by Norman Macbeth: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

How much light do the colors of "James Blackadder" appear to reflect?

"James Blackadder" by Norman Macbeth has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

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