Cracking NutsWilliam Sidney Mount · 1856

  • Creation date1856

William Sidney Mount (1807 – 1868)

Discover William Sidney Mount (1807-1868), a pioneering American genre painter celebrated for his realistic depictions of rural Long Island life, dance, and everyday moments.

About this artwork

  • Title: Cracking Nuts
  • Artist: William Sidney Mount
  • Year: 1856
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

Is "Cracking Nuts" by William Sidney Mount in the public domain, and why?

"Cracking Nuts" by William Sidney Mount is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and William Sidney Mount died in 1868.

What aliases or alternate names does William Sidney Mount have?

William Sidney Mount appears under the alternate names W.S. Mount, Shepard Alonzo Mount, William S. Mount, W. S. Mount, Mount.

What color leads the composition of "Cracking Nuts" by William Sidney Mount?

The color that stands out most in "Cracking Nuts" is putty (#f0dbc7). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.

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