Self portraitSamuel Laurence · 1836
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Victorian Portraiture
1836
33.0 x 26.0 cm
The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology
Samuel Laurence (1812 – 1884)
Samuel Laurence (1812-1884) was a British portrait painter celebrated for his insightful depictions of Victorian literary and scientific luminaries like Carlyle, Dickens, and Babbage. Explore his legacy.
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About this artwork
- Title: Self portrait
- Artist: Samuel Laurence
- Year: 1836
- Original dimensions: 33.0 x 26.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Corpus context: self-reflection, victorian social portraiture influence
- Color palette: Earthy
Quick Facts
- Dimensions: 33 x 26 cm
- Title: Samuel Laurence - Portrait
- Influences: Victorian art
- Artistic style: Realistic portraiture
- Year: 1836
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Self portrait" by Samuel Laurence created?
The creation of "Self portrait" by Samuel Laurence is dated 1836.
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How do the colors of "Self portrait" by Samuel Laurence relate to its emotion?
The earthy palette of "Self portrait" by Samuel Laurence goes together with its reflective emotional tone. Color is one of the ways a work conveys feeling.