The CrowdRobert William Buss · 1847

  • Creation date1847
  • Dimensions78.0 x 65.0 cm
  • MuseumGuildhall Art Gallery

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.

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Crowd
  • Artist: Robert William Buss
  • Year: 1847
  • Original dimensions: 78.0 x 65.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Guildhall Art Gallery
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Perceived brightness: balanced

Questions & Answers

What explains the copyright situation of "The Crowd" by Robert William Buss?

"The Crowd" by Robert William Buss is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1875.

Who created "The Crowd"?

The artist behind "The Crowd" is Robert William Buss. The work is catalogued under Robert William Buss's name.

At what age did Robert William Buss make "The Crowd"?

Robert William Buss was 43 years old when creating "The Crowd" in 1847. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1804.

What is the perceived brightness of "The Crowd" by Robert William Buss?

Overall, "The Crowd" is recorded as balanced. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What are the reproduction rights of "The Crowd" at the Guildhall Art Gallery?

The copyright status of "The Crowd" by Robert William Buss is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at the Guildhall Art Gallery does not change that status.

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