James BlackadderNorman MacbethNone
Contemporary Realism
127.0 x 101.0 cm
The Merchant's Hall
Norman Macbeth (1821 – 1888)
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The Merchant's Hall (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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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
- Corpus context: historical, academic realism influence
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: portraiture 1880s, elderly gentleman art, oil painting portrait
Questions & Answers
How does "James Blackadder" by Norman Macbeth connect Contemporary Realism to the artist's home country?
"James Blackadder" was created by Norman Macbeth, born in United Kingdom, within the Contemporary Realism movement. The artist's origin links the work to Contemporary Realism as practiced by artists from United Kingdom.
What color leads the composition of "James Blackadder" by Norman Macbeth?
The color that stands out most in "James Blackadder" is phthalo green (#1e1916). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
Is "James Blackadder" typical of what Norman Macbeth usually created?
"James Blackadder" depicts portraiture, elderly man, formal art, oil painting, 19th century, classic, realistic style, dignified figure, while Norman Macbeth's recorded themes are academic realism influence, scottish identity, historical, commemorative portraiture", royal patronage & status, macbeth's realistic style. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.