Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady CheshamThomas Barber · 1814
Neoclassicism
1814
75.0 x 62.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham
- Artist: Thomas Barber
- Year: 1814
- Original dimensions: 75.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: National Trust
- Corpus context: roman influence, classical ideals
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: lady caroline gordon, velvet texture art, red and brown colors
Questions & Answers
Toward which tone does "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" lean?
"Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" leans toward an amber to saffron tone.
When was "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" made?
The creation of "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" by Thomas Barber is dated 1814.
Does "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" by Thomas Barber use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
In "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham", a statement contrast is paired with a balanced harmony harmony.
How old was Thomas Barber when creating "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" in 1814?
Thomas Barber was 43 years old when creating "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" in 1814. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1771.
How strong are the colors of "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham"?
"Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" by Thomas Barber is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
Is "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" typical of what Thomas Barber usually created?
"Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" depicts portrait, victorian era, formal art, classical beauty, wealthy woman, oil painting, elegant figure, 1814, while Thomas Barber's recorded themes are classical ideals, roman influence, victorian social portraiture, status & wealth depiction, military officer's patronage, south american service record, insurance firm founder's work, barber institute collection piece. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
Which artist is "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" attributed to?
The artist behind "Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham" is Thomas Barber. The work is catalogued under Thomas Barber's name.