Frederick DouglassSarah Jane Eddy · 1883
Historical Portraiture
1883
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Sarah Jane Eddy (1851 – 1945)
Sarah J. Eddy (1851-1945) was an American artist & photographer known for platinotype prints, portraits of Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony, and her activism in abolition, suffrage, & animal welfare. A Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame inductee
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Washington, D.C., United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Frederick Douglass
- Artist: Sarah Jane Eddy
- Year: 1883
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Movement: Historical Portraiture
- Keywords: 1883 american art, victorian portrait style, portrait of douglass
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
What stage of Sarah Jane Eddy's career does "Frederick Douglass" (1883) belong to?
The 1883 date places "Frederick Douglass" in the Mature Period of Sarah Jane Eddy's development.
What art movement does "Frederick Douglass" by Sarah Jane Eddy belong to?
"Frederick Douglass" is a work of Historical Portraiture. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
How old was Sarah Jane Eddy when creating "Frederick Douglass" in 1883?
When "Frederick Douglass" was created in 1883, Sarah Jane Eddy - born in 1851 - was 32 years old.
Who is the artist behind "Frederick Douglass"?
"Frederick Douglass" is attributed to Sarah Jane Eddy.
What stage of Sarah Jane Eddy's development does "Frederick Douglass" represent?
"Frederick Douglass" belongs to the Mature Period of Sarah Jane Eddy's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
What is the creation date of "Frederick Douglass" by Sarah Jane Eddy?
"Frederick Douglass" dates from 1883. The date places the work within Sarah Jane Eddy's career and its era.
How intense are the colors in "Frederick Douglass" by Sarah Jane Eddy?
"Frederick Douglass" by Sarah Jane Eddy shows a monochromatic color intensity.