The Gambler
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, William Carter (1909-1996) moved to Chicago in 1930, situating him in the midst of the Depression-era migration of African-Americans from the American South. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Illinois and was part of the WPA
Questions & Answers
In what year was "The Gambler" by William Carter created?
"The Gambler" dates from 1990. The date places the work within William Carter's career and its era.
How much light do the colors of "The Gambler" appear to reflect?
"The Gambler" by William Carter has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
What aliases or alternate names does William Carter have?
William Carter is also known as William Ernest Carter.
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About this artwork
- Title: The Gambler
- Artist: William Carter
- Year: 1990
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Kinsey African American Art - History Collection
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow