David Octavius HillRobert Scott Lauder · 1829
Neoclassical
1829
78.0 x 64.0 cm
Robert Scott Lauder (1803 – 1869)
Robert Scott Lauder (1803-1869) was a Scottish historical painter & Royal Scottish Academy member known for scenes inspired by Sir Walter Scott's novels, portraits, and genre works. Discover his life & art!
About this artwork
- Title: David Octavius Hill
- Artist: Robert Scott Lauder
- Year: 1829
- Original dimensions: 78.0 x 64.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassical
- Corpus context: early career portraiture, classical portraiture
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: formal portrait piece, scottish oil painting, layered oil paint
Questions & Answers
Which period of Robert Scott Lauder's career does "David Octavius Hill" belong to?
Within Robert Scott Lauder's career, "David Octavius Hill" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
What underlying hue runs through "David Octavius Hill" by Robert Scott Lauder?
"David Octavius Hill" leans toward an amber to saffron tone.
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The color composition of "David Octavius Hill" by Robert Scott Lauder combines a gentle contrast with a strong color unity harmony.