Early Modern Abstraction

Composition (Duncan Grant)

Duncan Grant (1885–1978) made Composition. It belongs to the Early Modern Abstraction movement.

Composition by Duncan Grant
Composition by Duncan Grant.

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Composition: the essentials

Title
Composition
Artist
Duncan Grant (1885–1978)
Artist born in
Aviemore, United Kingdom
Subject
abstract composition, geometric art, color blocking, modern abstraction, pencil drawing, layered artwork

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Questions about Composition

Where do the visitors of "Composition" by Duncan Grant come from?

A Stats page exists for "Composition". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.

What aliases or alternate names does Duncan Grant have?

Other names recorded for Duncan Grant, creator of "Composition", include Duncan James Corrowr Grant, Duncan James Corrows Grant, Duncan James Corrour Grant, Grant, Duncan James Corrower Grant.

What is the dominant color of "Composition" by Duncan Grant?

putty (#dae0d2) is the leading color of "Composition" by Duncan Grant.

How harmonious are the colors of "Composition" by Duncan Grant?

The color harmony of "Composition" is recorded as discordant palette.

Where does "Composition" sit within Duncan Grant's body of work?

"Composition" shares with Duncan Grant's other works its Early Modern Abstraction style and the recorded themes: bloomsbury group exploration, early abstract composition, constructivism, de stijl, early modern abstraction, geometric forms, primary colors.

What explains the copyright situation of "Composition" by Duncan Grant?

"Composition" by Duncan Grant is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1978.

Can I see "Composition" by Duncan Grant under different lights?

"Composition" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

Where can I find artworks similar to "Composition" by Duncan Grant?

Artworks similar to "Composition" by Duncan Grant are gathered on the artwork's Similars page.

How does the subject of "Composition" relate to Duncan Grant's usual themes?

Among Duncan Grant's recorded themes - bloomsbury group exploration, early abstract composition, constructivism, de stijl, early modern abstraction, geometric forms, primary colors - "Composition" brings its own focus on abstract composition, geometric art, color blocking, modern abstraction, pencil drawing, layered artwork, early 20th century.

About the artist, Duncan Grant

Duncan Grant

1885–1978, United Kingdom

Duncan Grant

Early Life and the Seeds of Artistic Vision Duncan James Corrowr Grant, born in 1885 amidst the rugged beauty of Rothiemurchus Forest District in Scotland, embarked on a life that would indelibly mark the landscape of British art. His early years were far from conventional, shaped by his father’s military service and extended periods spent in India and Burma. This exposure to diverse cultures, vibrant colors, and exotic landscapes subtly infused his artistic sensibilities, laying the groundwork for a style that would later embrace bold experimentation and decorative flair. Though destined for a military career by family expectation, Grant's innate talent for art quickly asserted itself.

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