John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of ButeWilliam Mosman · 1763

  • Art movementNeoclassicism
  • Creation date1763
  • Dimensions246.0 x 144.0 cm

William Mosman (1700 – 1771)

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About this artwork

  • Title: John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute
  • Artist: William Mosman
  • Year: 1763
  • Original dimensions: 246.0 x 144.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Neoclassicism
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: velvet robes painting, portraiture painting, formal portrait art
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

Who created "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute"?

"John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" is attributed to William Mosman.

What is the dominant hue of "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman?

"John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

How much light do the colors of "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" appear to reflect?

"John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman has a soft shadow luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

What color harmony does "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman display?

The colors of "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What is the creation date of "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman?

"John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman was created in 1763.

What color palette is used in "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" by William Mosman?

The colors of "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

What was William Mosman's age when "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" was created?

William Mosman was 63 years old when creating "John Stuart (1713–1792), 3rd Earl of Bute" in 1763. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1700.

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