Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSENorman Macbeth · 1869
1869
141.0 x 111.0 cm
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
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About this artwork
- Title: Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE
- Artist: Norman Macbeth
- Year: 1869
- Original dimensions: 141.0 x 111.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" attributed to?
The artist behind "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" is Norman Macbeth. The work is catalogued under Norman Macbeth's name.
Is "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" free of copyright?
"Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
What was Norman Macbeth's age when "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" was created?
Norman Macbeth was 48 years old when creating "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" in 1869. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1821.
What color saturation does "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth have?
The colors of "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
Does the copyright of "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth allow reproductions?
The copyright status of "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at The Royal Society of Edinburgh does not change that status.
What orientation does "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" by Norman Macbeth have?
The format of "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
When was "Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" made?
"Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), FRSE" dates from 1869. The date places the work within Norman Macbeth's career and its era.