MoonlightSebastian Pether · 1836

  • Creation date1836
  • Dimensions65.0 x 77.0 cm
  • MuseumReading Museum - Town Hall

Sebastian Pether (1790 – 1844)

Discover Sebastian Pether, an English landscape painter known for his evocative moonlight & sunset scenes from the 18th/19th centuries. Explore his unique style and legacy.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Moonlight
  • Artist: Sebastian Pether
  • Year: 1836
  • Original dimensions: 65.0 x 77.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Reading Museum - Town Hall
  • Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

How is "Moonlight" by Sebastian Pether proportioned, and how big is it?

The format of "Moonlight" is landscape, and the original measures 65 x 77 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

How much light do the colors of "Moonlight" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Moonlight" by Sebastian Pether is dark.

What color saturation does "Moonlight" by Sebastian Pether have?

The palette of "Moonlight" is muted in saturation.

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