Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')William Ewart Lockhart · 1878

  • Art movementAcademic Realism
  • Creation date1878
  • Dimensions151.0 x 93.0 cm

William Ewart Lockhart (1846 – 1900)

William Ewart Lockhart (1846-1900) was a Scottish Victorian painter renowned for vibrant Spanish scenes, portraits & landscapes. RSA member known for 'The Jubilee Celebration' commissioned by Queen Victoria. Explore his bravura style & colourful work


About this artwork

  • Title: Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')
  • Artist: William Ewart Lockhart
  • Year: 1878
  • Original dimensions: 151.0 x 93.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Victorian
  • Corpus context: early lockhart style, spanish realism
  • Keywords: european art, oil on canvas, red and yellow hues
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

What was William Ewart Lockhart's age when "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" was created?

When "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" was created in 1878, William Ewart Lockhart - born in 1846 - was 32 years old.

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"Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" is defined by a dark palette led by espresso (#55351a).

Where does "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" stand among William Ewart Lockhart's recurring subjects?

"Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" depicts spanish scene, historical figures, portraiture art, architectural detail, victorian painting, social commentary, religious figure, while William Ewart Lockhart's recorded themes are spanish realism, lesage's influence, courtly intrigue, religious debate, social satire", portraiture & drama, early lockhart style, european travel themes". Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

In what year was "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" by William Ewart Lockhart created?

The creation of "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" by William Ewart Lockhart is dated 1878.

Who is the artist behind "Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')"?

"Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesages 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')" is attributed to William Ewart Lockhart.

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