Falling Forms by Ceri Richards (1944)

Falling Forms, in brief

Title: Falling Forms
Artist: Ceri Richards (1903–1971)
Artist born in: Dunvant, United Kingdom
Date: 1944
Dimensions: 51 × 61 cm

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What is the creation date of "Falling Forms" by Ceri Richards?

"Falling Forms" by Ceri Richards was created in 1944.

How big is the original "Falling Forms"?

"Falling Forms" measures 51 x 61 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Is "Falling Forms" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Falling Forms" by Ceri Richards: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Falling Forms"?

The artist behind "Falling Forms" is Ceri Richards. The work is catalogued under Ceri Richards's name.

At what age did Ceri Richards make "Falling Forms"?

Ceri Richards was 41 years old when creating "Falling Forms" in 1944. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1903.

Why is the copyright status of "Falling Forms" what it is?

The copyright status of "Falling Forms" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1971.

About the artist, Ceri Richards

1903–1971, United Kingdom

Ceri Richards

A Welsh Rhapsody: The Life and Art of Ceri Richards Born in the small village of Dunvant, near Swansea, in 1903, Ceri Giraldus Richards emerged from a uniquely nurturing environment that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. His father, Thomas Coslett Richards, was not merely a tinplate worker but a man steeped in culture—a poet who penned verses in both Welsh and English, and a choir conductor who filled the home with music. This blend of industrial practicality and creative expression, coupled with a mother descended from a family of craftsmen, instilled in young Ceri an appreciation for both the tangible world and the power of imagination. The Richards household was one where artistic pursuits were not luxuries but essential components of life; all three children learned to play the piano, becoming intimately familiar with the works of Bach and Handel alongside the vibrant folklore of Wales.

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