Two Children with a Hurdy GurdySr John E Ferneley · 1847

  • Art movementRomanticism
  • Creation date1847
  • Dimensions77.0 x 66.0 cm
  • MuseumNew Walk Museum - Art Gallery

Sr John E Ferneley (1782 – 1860)

Sr John E Ferneley: English artist renowned for equine paintings & Leicestershire scenes. Explore his detailed works depicting hunts, stables & family life.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy
  • Artist: Sr John E Ferneley
  • Year: 1847
  • Original dimensions: 77.0 x 66.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: New Walk Museum - Art Gallery
  • Corpus context: leicestershire scenes, classical composition
  • Main color: Sap Green
  • Keywords: ferneley artwork, brown and gray, british painting

Questions & Answers

What color intensity does "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley have?

The colors in "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley have a monochromatic intensity.

Is "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

At what age did Sr John E Ferneley make "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy"?

Sr John E Ferneley was 65 years old when creating "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" in 1847. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1782.

In what year was "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley created?

"Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" dates from 1847. The date places the work within Sr John E Ferneley's career and its era.

Which artist is "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" attributed to?

"Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" was created by Sr John E Ferneley. The information on this page describes Sr John E Ferneley's original work.

What style does "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" belong to?

"Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley belongs to the Romanticism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What color saturation does "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley have?

The colors of "Two Children with a Hurdy Gurdy" by Sr John E Ferneley have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

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