The PicnicWilliam 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: The Picnic
  • Artist: William Sidney Mount
  • Year: 1856
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Which color stands out most in "The Picnic"?

phthalo green (#2e1712) is the leading color of "The Picnic" by William Sidney Mount.

Is "The Picnic" by William Sidney Mount a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "The Picnic" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Is "The Picnic" more bright or more dark overall?

"The Picnic" by William Sidney Mount is recorded as deep_shadow, with a dark luminance.

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