John HarperWilliam Etty · 1841
Romanticism
1841
York Museums Trust
William Etty (1787 – 1849)
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About this artwork
- Title: John Harper
- Artist: William Etty
- Year: 1841
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: York Museums Trust
- Inventory number: YORAG : 71
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: reddish-brown background, contemplative gaze art, william etty portrait
Questions & Answers
Toward which tone does "John Harper" lean?
A golden yellow range hue runs through "John Harper" by William Etty.
Do the colors of "John Harper" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "John Harper" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
Which artistic current is "John Harper" by William Etty part of?
"John Harper" is a work of Romanticism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.