The Funeral of Thomas CarlyleRobert Weir Allan · 1881
Impressionism
1881
Robert Weir Allan (1851 – 1942)
Robert Weir Allan (1851-1942) was a Scottish painter renowned for evocative marine scenes, landscapes & depictions of daily life in fishing villages. Influenced by French Impressionism, his work captures the beauty of Scotland's coast and beyond.
About this artwork
- Title: The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle
- Artist: Robert Weir Allan
- Year: 1881
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: carlyle's somber mood, weather and human grief
- Keywords: allan’s landscape art, british seascape art, weathered canvas art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
What was Robert Weir Allan's age when "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" was created?
Robert Weir Allan was 30 years old when creating "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" in 1881. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1851.
When was "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" made?
"The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" dates from 1881. The date places the work within Robert Weir Allan's career and its era.
Who is the artist behind "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle"?
"The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" is attributed to Robert Weir Allan.
Are the colors of "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan vivid or muted?
"The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
What orientation does "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan have?
"The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan is a panoramic composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
Toward which tone does "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" lean?
An ochre to sepia hue runs through "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan.
What is "The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" about?
"The Funeral of Thomas Carlyle" by Robert Weir Allan depicts: scottish seascape, stormy weather scene, funeral procession, black and white art, coastal landscape, thomas carlyle, 19th century painting.