Is Well of Knowledge under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Well of KnowledgeSamuel Dixon BourneNone

24.0 x 28.0 cm

Samuel Dixon Bourne (1834 – 1912)

Samuel Dixon Bourne (1834-1912) was a pioneering British photographer renowned for his stunning landscapes & architectural studies of 19th-century India. Explore museum-quality prints capturing the beauty and culture of colonial India at Mus3ums.

Samuel Bourne took this view inside the mosque of Gyanvapi in Varanasi (formerly Benares), a city on the banks of the Ganges in northern India. Named for the well of knowledge within its precincts, the mosque was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb on the site of a former Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Bourne’s photograph illustrates how Gyanvapi was a palimpsest of religious faiths: inside the mosque, ornately carved pillars surround the central statue of Nandi, a seated bull that is a fixture of Shiva temples. The sculpture on the far wall represents Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god.

About this artwork

Title: Well of Knowledge
Artist: Samuel Dixon Bourne
Original dimensions: 24.0 x 28.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Well of Knowledge" attributed to?

The artist behind "Well of Knowledge" is Samuel Dixon Bourne. The work is catalogued under Samuel Dixon Bourne's name.

What color intensity does "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne have?

The colors in "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne have a monochromatic intensity.

Is "Well of Knowledge" more bright or more dark overall?

"Well of Knowledge" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.

Is "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne in the public domain?

"Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

What underlying hue runs through "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne?

"Well of Knowledge" leans toward an amber to saffron tone.

What is the perceived brightness of "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne?

Overall, "Well of Knowledge" is recorded as deep_shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

How big is the original "Well of Knowledge"?

The original "Well of Knowledge" by Samuel Dixon Bourne measures 24 x 28 cm.