James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley · 1928
1928
125.0 x 100.0 cm
The University of Reading
Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley (1880 – 1952)
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About this artwork
- Title: James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)
- Artist: Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley
- Year: 1928
- Original dimensions: 125.0 x 100.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The University of Reading
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
In what year was "James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley created?
"James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" dates from 1928. The date places the work within Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley's career and its era.
What is the luminance of "James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley?
"James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
How old was Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley when creating "James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" in 1928?
Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley was 48 years old when creating "James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" in 1928. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1880.
Who created "James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)"?
"James Herbert Benyon (1849–1935)" is attributed to Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley.
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