Portrait of a Man in Academic DressOswald Hornby Joseph Birley · 1937
1937
86.0 x 76.0 cm
Ludlow Library - Museum Resource Centre
Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley (1880 – 1952)
Sir Oswald Birley (1880-1952) was a leading English portrait painter renowned for his royal commissions & portraits of prominent 20th-century figures like Churchill, Gandhi & the British Royal Family. Explore his distinguished career & artworks.
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About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress
- Artist: Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley
- Year: 1937
- Original dimensions: 86.0 x 76.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Ludlow Library - Museum Resource Centre
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
What are the author and date of "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress"?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" was created by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley in 1937.
What is the creation date of "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" dates from 1937. The date places the work within Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley's career and its era.
How strong are the colors of "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress"?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
Which artist is "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" attributed to?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" is attributed to Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley.
How old was Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley when creating "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" in 1937?
When "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" was created in 1937, Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley - born in 1880 - was 57 years old.
What are the reproduction rights of "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" at the Ludlow Library - Museum Resource Centre?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley, held at the Ludlow Library - Museum Resource Centre, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.
Why is the copyright status of "Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" what it is?
"Portrait of a Man in Academic Dress" by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley died in 1952.