Capture of La Desiree, July 7thThomas Whitcombe · 1800
Romanticism
1800
Thomas Whitcombe (1763 – 1824)
Discover Thomas Whitcombe, a British maritime painter of the Napoleonic Wars. Admire his detailed naval scenes & atmospheric backgrounds – sought-after art from 1763-1824.
About this artwork
- Title: Capture of La Desiree, July 7th
- Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
- Year: 1800
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Romanticism
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: la desiree, night seascape, wall art decor
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Topics: ship capture, night art, naval battle
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When was "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" made?
"Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" dates from 1800. The date places the work within Thomas Whitcombe's career and its era.
What is the luminance of "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" by Thomas Whitcombe?
"Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" by Thomas Whitcombe has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
At what age did Thomas Whitcombe make "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th"?
Thomas Whitcombe was 37 years old when creating "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" in 1800. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1763.
Why is the copyright status of "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" what it is?
The copyright status of "Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1824.
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"Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" by Thomas Whitcombe is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
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"Capture of La Desiree, July 7th" by Thomas Whitcombe is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
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