Tonalism
Alma (Thomas Dewing)
Thomas Dewing (1851–1938) made Alma. It belongs to the Tonalism movement. It is kept at Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
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StatsAlma, in brief
- Title
- Alma
- Artist
- Thomas Dewing (1851–1938)
- Artist born in
- Boston, United States
- Where to see it
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., United States of America
- Movement
- Tonalism
Which museum holds Alma?
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, D.C., United States of America
A Chronicle of American Identity The Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C., is the nation's first collection of American art. As a part of the Smithsonian Institution, it holds one of the largest and most inclusive collections of art made in the United States. The holdings represent a continuous record of the American experience, capturing the aspirations, character, and imagination of the people from the colonial period to the present day.
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Thomas Dewing, Alma, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Public domain.
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Which museum holds the original "Alma"?
You can see the original "Alma" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Is "Alma" free of copyright?
"Alma" by Thomas Dewing is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "Alma"?
"Alma" was created by Thomas Dewing. The information on this page describes Thomas Dewing's original work.
What style does "Alma" belong to?
"Alma" by Thomas Dewing belongs to the Tonalism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
Why is the copyright status of "Alma" what it is?
The copyright status of "Alma" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1938.
Is "Alma" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. "Alma" is held in United States of America, while Thomas Dewing was born in United States.
About the artist, Thomas Dewing
1851–1938, United States
Thomas Dewing
**early life and training** thomas wilmer dewing, an american painter, was born on may 4, 1851, in boston, massachusetts. his artistic journey began with a lithographic apprenticeship, which later led him to the prestigious académie julian in paris, where he studied under gustave boulanger and jules lefebvre starting from 1887. **artistic style and notable works** dewing's artistic style is characterized by his tonalist paintings, a genre deeply rooted in english aestheticism. his preferred subjects were aristocratic women, often depicted in moody, dreamlike surroundings, playing instruments or engaging in introspective activities.
Also by Thomas Dewing
Lady in Gold1912
The Recitation1891
The Sorcerer's Slave (The Young Sorcerer), (painting)1877
The Spinner1880
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