Storm Cloud by William Mactaggart

Storm Cloud: the essentials

Title: Storm Cloud
Artist: William Mactaggart (1903–1981)
Artist born in: Loanhead, United Kingdom

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Questions about Storm Cloud

What level of contrast does "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart show?

The contrast level of "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart is gentle.

Is "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What is the luminance of "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart?

The luminance recorded for "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart is dark.

Is "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart a bright or a dark artwork?

Overall, "Storm Cloud" is recorded as deep_shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What underlying hue runs through "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart?

An amber to saffron hue runs through "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart.

Can I see an X-ray view of "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart?

The X-Ray page of "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart is an interactive viewer that lets you slide through eleven optical layers of the artwork's image, including an X-ray style view.

How do the colors of "Storm Cloud" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "Storm Cloud" is recorded as balanced harmony.

Are the colors of "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart saturated or muted?

The palette of "Storm Cloud" is balanced soft in saturation.

How intense are the colors in "Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart?

"Storm Cloud" by William Mactaggart shows a balanced color intensity.

About the artist, William Mactaggart

1903–1981, United Kingdom

William Mactaggart

A Legacy of Light and Landscape Sir William MacTaggart stands as a profound figure in the lineage of Scottish painting, a master whose brush captured the very essence of the natural world. Born in Leven, United Kingdom, he carried within him a deep-seated connection to the land, often referred to as William MacTaggart the Younger to distinguish his remarkable career from that of his grandfather. His artistic journey was deeply rooted in the traditions of his homeland, yet it possessed an expansive, international spirit that allowed him to translate the atmospheres of East Lothian, France, and Norway onto the canvas with unparalleled sensitivity. His formative years at the Edinburgh College of Art were instrumental in shaping his vision.

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