Union soldier reads Emancipation ProclamationWilliam Salter HerrickNone

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William Salter Herrick (1807 – 1891)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation
  • Artist: William Salter Herrick
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Amistad Research Center
  • Main color: Putty
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

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How do contrast and harmony combine in "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation"?

In "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation", a statement contrast is paired with a softly mixed palette harmony.

What is the dominant hue of "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick.

Is "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick in the public domain?

"Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Where is "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick on display today?

"Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick is on display at the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, United States of America. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What is the format of "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation"?

The format of "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Is "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick in the public domain, and why?

"Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" by William Salter Herrick is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1891.

Who created "Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation"?

"Union soldier reads Emancipation Proclamation" was created by William Salter Herrick. The information on this page describes William Salter Herrick's original work.

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