The Sanderson ChildrenWilliam Tate · 1775
Rococo
1775
91.0 x 76.0 cm
The Holburne Museum
William Tate
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About this artwork
- Title: The Sanderson Children
- Artist: William Tate
- Year: 1775
- Original dimensions: 91.0 x 76.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Holburne Museum
- Corpus context: rococo elegance & refinement, domestic life
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: soft lighting art, 18th century portrait, children's portrait
Questions & Answers
How is "The Sanderson Children" by William Tate proportioned, and how big is it?
"The Sanderson Children" by William Tate is a portrait composition measuring 91 x 76 cm in the original.
How does "The Sanderson Children" fit into William Tate's themes and style?
Within William Tate's output, "The Sanderson Children" sits in the Rococo style, alongside the themes of rococo elegance & refinement, 18th-century british society, family values, domestic life, idealized childhood innocence.
How do contrast and harmony combine in "The Sanderson Children"?
In "The Sanderson Children", a bold contrast is paired with a softly mixed palette harmony.