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Pre-Raphaelite
Simeon Solomon (1840 – 1905)
Explore the Pre-Raphaelite paintings of Simeon Solomon (1840-1905). Known for depictions of Jewish life, same-sex desire & classical themes, his work offers a unique Victorian perspective. Discover his art at museums like the V&A.
About this artwork
- Title: David
- Artist: Simeon Solomon
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Victorian
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: symbolic artwork, draped fabric art, dark atmospheric art
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
In which movement and which era is "David" by Simeon Solomon placed?
"David" belongs to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and its creator worked in the 19th-Century era.
Where does "David" stand among Simeon Solomon's recurring subjects?
Simeon Solomon's recurring themes include pre-raphaelite romanticism, jewish identity & longing, same-sex desire themes, victorian mourning & sorrow, symbolic introspection, solomon's personal vision, exploration of human emotion, complex; "David" focuses on portrait, melancholy, victorian, drapery, lyre, symbolism, sorrow, preraphaelite.
What kind of colors does "David" use?
The palette of "David" by Simeon Solomon is described as earthy. It is a compact description of the work's colors.