What is the thematic context of Irish Boy?

early portraits series, focus on everyday subjects, exploration of american identity, ashcan school realism, impressionist brushwork, american social scene, urban life portrayal, childhood vulnerability

Is Irish Boy under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Irish BoyRobert Henri · 1898

American Realism
1898

Robert Henri (1865 – 1929)

American Ashcan School painter who used forceful brushwork and dark tones to capture the gritty, raw vitality of urban life and ordinary people.

About this artwork

Title: Irish Boy
Artist: Robert Henri
Year: 1898
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Corpus context: focus on everyday subjects, early portraits series
Color palette: Earthy
Keywords: irish boy painting, dark green colors, oil painting style
Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Topics: american realism, ashcan school art, draped curtain setting

Questions & Answers

What is the luminance of "Irish Boy" by Robert Henri?

"Irish Boy" by Robert Henri has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Is "Irish Boy" by Robert Henri in the public domain, and why?

"Irish Boy" by Robert Henri is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1929.

What aliases or alternate names does Robert Henri have?

Other names recorded for Robert Henri, creator of "Irish Boy", include Robert Earle Henri, Robert Henry Cozad, Robert Earl Henri, Henri, Robert Cozad Henri.