A Funeral BearerRobert William Buss · 1840
Contemporary Realism
1840
48.0 x 39.0 cm
Robert William Buss (1804 – 1875)
Discover Robert William Buss (1804-1875): Victorian painter of theatrical portraits & illustrator of Dickens' *Pickwick Papers*. Father to education pioneer Frances Buss.
About this artwork
- Title: A Funeral Bearer
- Artist: Robert William Buss
- Year: 1840
- Original dimensions: 48.0 x 39.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Corpus context: victorian aesthetics, theatrical style
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: robert william buss, black top hat art, 1840 art piece
Questions & Answers
What does "A Funeral Bearer" share with the rest of Robert William Buss's output?
"A Funeral Bearer" shares with Robert William Buss's other works its Contemporary Realism style and the recorded themes: early victorian portraits, theatrical style, familial themes, classical portraiture, victorian aesthetics, realism, social status, mourning rituals.
What underlying hue runs through "A Funeral Bearer" by Robert William Buss?
A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "A Funeral Bearer" by Robert William Buss.
Which color stands out most in "A Funeral Bearer"?
The color that stands out most in "A Funeral Bearer" is espresso (#493d22). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.