Self PortraitWilliam Aiken Walker · 1914
Contemporary Realism
1914
William Aiken Walker (1839 – 1921)
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About this artwork
- Title: Self Portrait
- Artist: William Aiken Walker
- Year: 1914
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: walker's genre focus", american identity & status
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: post-reconstruction art, 1914 oil painting, detailed brushstrokes
- Perceived brightness: balanced
- Topics: dignified gentleman, portrait, victorian era
Questions & Answers
What level of contrast does "Self Portrait" by William Aiken Walker show?
The light-dark contrast of "Self Portrait" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
How do the colors of "Self Portrait" relate to each other?
The color harmony of "Self Portrait" is recorded as strong color unity.
Who is the artist behind "Self Portrait"?
The artist behind "Self Portrait" is William Aiken Walker. The work is catalogued under William Aiken Walker's name.