Winter Light by Bernice Cross (1951)

Winter Light, in brief

Title: Winter Light
Artist: Bernice Cross (1912–1996)
Artist born in: Iowa City, United States
Date: 1951
Where to see it: The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., United States of America

Which museum holds Winter Light?

The Phillips Collection

Washington, D.C., United States of America

Origins and History of the Institution The Phillips Collection emerged from a personal desire to live alongside art. Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1921, the institution began when he transformed his family home into an art gallery. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood, this private, non-government institution was established to foster a direct connection between the viewer and the creative spirit.

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Questions on Winter Light, answered

Where can I see the original "Winter Light" by Bernice Cross?

"Winter Light" by Bernice Cross is on display at The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., United States of America. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

When was "Winter Light" made?

"Winter Light" by Bernice Cross was created in 1951.

Is "Winter Light" by Bernice Cross in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Winter Light" by Bernice Cross: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "Winter Light"?

The artist behind "Winter Light" is Bernice Cross. The work is catalogued under Bernice Cross's name.

How old was Bernice Cross when creating "Winter Light" in 1951?

When "Winter Light" was created in 1951, Bernice Cross - born in 1912 - was 39 years old.

Why is the copyright status of "Winter Light" what it is?

"Winter Light" by Bernice Cross is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Bernice Cross died in 1996.

Did "Winter Light" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. "Winter Light" is held in United States of America, while Bernice Cross was born in United States.

About the artist, Bernice Cross

1912–1996, United States

Bernice Cross

The Artistic Vision of Bernice Cross Bernice Cross was an American painter and artist born in Iowa City, United States. Throughout a professional career spanning five decades, she developed a style characterized by a sense of fantasy, humor, and a deceptive simplicity. Her work often balanced realism with abstraction, frequently employing a youthful, whimsical spirit that appeared childlike yet remained sophisticated in its composition and use of color. Her subject matter included genre paintings of circus people, characters from fairy tales, still lifes of flower arrangements, and portraits.

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