Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)Sr John E Ferneley · 1816
Neoclassicism
1816
75.0 x 62.0 cm
Bristol Museum - Art Gallery
Sr John E Ferneley (1782 – 1860)
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About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)
- Artist: Sr John E Ferneley
- Year: 1816
- Original dimensions: 75.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Bristol Museum - Art Gallery
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
- Keywords: british art history, ferneley portrait artwork, vintage british painting
Questions & Answers
What is the creation date of "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley?
The creation of "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley is dated 1816.
How is the palette of "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley described?
"Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
How old was Sr John E Ferneley when creating "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" in 1816?
Sr John E Ferneley made "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" at the age of 34. The artist was born in 1782 and the work is dated 1816.
Who created "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)"?
"Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" was created by Sr John E Ferneley. The information on this page describes Sr John E Ferneley's original work.
How is the color composition of "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley built?
The color analysis of "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley records a gentle contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
What art movement does "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley belong to?
"Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley belongs to the Neoclassicism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
How do movement and era meet in "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley?
In "Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Joseph Fry)" by Sr John E Ferneley, the Neoclassicism movement meets the 19th-Century era.