Penelope AsleepPierre Jules Cavelier · 1849
Neoclassicism
1849
Château
Pierre Jules Cavelier (1814 – 1894)
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Château (Dampierre-sur-Loing, France)
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About this artwork
- Title: Penelope Asleep
- Artist: Pierre Jules Cavelier
- Year: 1849
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Château
- Corpus context: idealized beauty, classical greek/roman ideals
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: melancholy marble art, romantic sculpture art, seated female figure
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Penelope Asleep" attributed to?
"Penelope Asleep" was created by Pierre Jules Cavelier. The information on this page describes Pierre Jules Cavelier's original work.
What stage of Pierre Jules Cavelier's career does "Penelope Asleep" (1849) belong to?
The 1849 date places "Penelope Asleep" in the Mature Period of Pierre Jules Cavelier's development.
What is the dominant hue of "Penelope Asleep" by Pierre Jules Cavelier?
"Penelope Asleep" leans toward a golden yellow range tone.
Is "Penelope Asleep" more bright or more dark overall?
"Penelope Asleep" is shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.
In what year was "Penelope Asleep" by Pierre Jules Cavelier created?
The creation of "Penelope Asleep" by Pierre Jules Cavelier is dated 1849.
Do the colors of "Penelope Asleep" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "Penelope Asleep" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
What was Pierre Jules Cavelier's age when "Penelope Asleep" was created?
Pierre Jules Cavelier made "Penelope Asleep" at the age of 35. The artist was born in 1814 and the work is dated 1849.