Roses Still LifeRobert Seldon Duncanson · 1848

  • Art movementHudson River School
  • Creation date1848
  • Dimensions61.0 x 48.0 cm

Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821 – 1872)

Discover Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872), the first African American landscape artist to gain international acclaim. Explore his serene Ohio Valley vistas & potential racial metaphors within Romantic art.


About this artwork

  • Title: Roses Still Life
  • Artist: Robert Seldon Duncanson
  • Year: 1848
  • Original dimensions: 61.0 x 48.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: racial metaphors subtle, classical composition style
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Main color: Phthalo Green

Questions & Answers

What does "Roses Still Life" share with the rest of Robert Seldon Duncanson's output?

Within Robert Seldon Duncanson's output, "Roses Still Life" sits in the Hudson River School style, alongside the themes of ohio valley landscapes, racial metaphors subtle, botanical precision focus, dutch masters still life, hudson river school views, classical composition style, romantic beauty ideal, nature's transient grace.

Is "Roses Still Life" by Robert Seldon Duncanson in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Roses Still Life" by Robert Seldon Duncanson: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Roses Still Life" and what style is it in?

"Roses Still Life" was created by Robert Seldon Duncanson in the Hudson River School style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

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