Parnassus (Edward Lear)
Edward Lear (1812–1888) made Parnassus.
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StatsParnassus: the essentials
- Title
- Parnassus
- Artist
- Edward Lear (1812–1888)
- Artist born in
- Highgate, United Kingdom
- Subject
- landscape, myths
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Edward Lear, Parnassus. Public domain.
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What is the dominant color of "Parnassus" by Edward Lear?
The color that stands out most in "Parnassus" is putty (#e1cdaf). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
What luminance does "Parnassus" by Edward Lear have?
The luminance recorded for "Parnassus" by Edward Lear is bright balance.
Is "Parnassus" by Edward Lear a bright or a dark artwork?
Overall, "Parnassus" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
What explains the copyright situation of "Parnassus" by Edward Lear?
The copyright status of "Parnassus" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1888.
Is "Parnassus" by Edward Lear a light or a dark artwork?
"Parnassus" by Edward Lear is recorded as brilliant, with a bright balance luminance.
Do the colors of "Parnassus" appear strong or soft?
"Parnassus" by Edward Lear shows a balanced color intensity.
What orientation does "Parnassus" by Edward Lear have?
"Parnassus" by Edward Lear is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How strong is the contrast in "Parnassus" by Edward Lear?
The contrast level of "Parnassus" by Edward Lear is gentle.
Is there a factsheet about "Parnassus" by Edward Lear for students?
The Guide page of "Parnassus" by Edward Lear offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.
About the artist, Edward Lear
1812–1888, United Kingdom
Edward Lear
A Life Painted in Nonsense and Light Edward Lear, a name synonymous with whimsical verse and delightfully peculiar illustrations, was far more than the purveyor of limericks and fantastical creatures that often define his legacy. Born in 1812 in Holloway, North London, into a family teeming with twenty-one children, Lear’s early life was marked by both financial instability and a burgeoning artistic talent. His father, Jeremiah Lear, faced hardship after the Napoleonic Wars, forcing young Edward to begin earning a living through his drawings at the tender age of fifteen. This necessity, however, ignited a lifelong passion that would see him traverse continents and capture the world in vibrant hues and playful lines.
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