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Self Portrait

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Naam Klas Datum
hugh adam crawford, Self Portrait. Reproduceerd ter referentie; alle rechten voorbehouden aan de auteursrechthebbende.

De feiten

Kunstenaar
hugh adam crawford originaluniqueart.com/nl/artists/hugh-adam-crawford/
Geboortedatum en -overlijden kunstenaar
1898 – 1982
Afmetingen origineel werk
69 x 56 cm

In context

Self Portrait — hugh adam crawford

How big is it?

The original measures 69 × 56 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Wanneer zou dit geschilderd kunnen zijn?

  1. 1890
  2. 1900
  3. 1910
  4. 1920
  5. 1930
  6. 1940
  7. 1950
  8. 1960
  9. 1970
  10. 1980

Shaded: het leven van hugh adam crawford (1898–1982)

Voor deze opname is geen exacte datum bekend — uitgaande van de levensloop van de artiest en de stijl van het werk, in welk decennium zou u dit plaatsen?

Vergelijkbare werken

Kies een van de bovenstaande werken: noem twee overeenkomsten met dit werk en één verschil.

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Kleurenpalet

Gemeten op basis van de afbeelding

    Hoofdkleur

    Espresso #5f4230

    Gecatalogiseerd palet

    • #5F4230
    • #C79C71
    • #835C3E
    • #A5764E
    Palet
    Dark De dominante kleurfamilie in de afbeelding.
    Naam hoofdkleur
    Espresso
    Intensiteit
    Balanced De mate van verzadiging en variatie in de kleuren, variërend van een enkele ingetogen tint tot vele heldere kleuren.
    Contrast
    Serene De mate waarin de kleuren in helderheid en verzadiging variëren over het gehele kunstwerk.
    Harmonie
    Unified Palette De mate waarin de kleuren samensmelten, van contrasterend tot volledig harmonieus.
    Helderheid
    Balanced Hoe licht of donker het beeld in zijn geheel oogt, van diepe schaduw tot helder hoogtepunt.
    Verzadiging
    Balanced Soft Hoe puur en krachtig de kleuren zijn, van bijna grijs tot volledig levendig.

    Kunstenaar en museum

    Self Portrait — hugh adam crawford

    Kunstenaar

    hugh adam crawford

    Hugh Adam Crawford: A Glasgow Visionary

    Hugh Adam Crawford (1898 – 1982) remains a pivotal, yet often underappreciated, figure in the vibrant art scene of 1930s Glasgow. More than simply a painter, he was a charismatic teacher and mentor whose influence resonated through generations of Scottish artists, shaping their approaches to color, composition, and ultimately, their individual visions. His life’s work is characterized by a potent blend of realism and emotional depth, often exploring themes of memory, loss, and the enduring spirit of his native land. Crawford's legacy isn't solely defined by his own stunning paintings – murals, portraits, and landscapes alike – but also by the seeds of creativity he nurtured within those who studied under him.

    Early Life and Artistic Training

    Born in Busby, East Renfrewshire, Crawford’s artistic journey began at the Glasgow School of Art, where he initially honed his skills under the somewhat rigid influence of Maurice Greiffenhagen. This early training, rooted in a traditional academic approach, provided a solid foundation but ultimately proved insufficient for Crawford's burgeoning artistic sensibilities. Seeking a more liberated path, he briefly ventured to London, immersing himself in the diverse art world before returning to Glasgow in 1925.

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    Online beschikbaar

    QR-code die linkt naar de downloadpagina van Self Portrait

    originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/download/hugh-adam-crawford-self-portrait-AQVCXH-en/

    Bronvermelding voor dit kunstwerk

    MLA
    crawford, hugh adam. Self Portrait. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/hugh-adam-crawford-self-portrait-AQVCXH-en/
    APA
    crawford, hugh adam (n.d.). Self Portrait [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/hugh-adam-crawford-self-portrait-AQVCXH-en/
    Chicago
    hugh adam crawford. Self Portrait. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/hugh-adam-crawford-self-portrait-AQVCXH-en/
    Harvard
    crawford, hugh adam (n.d.) Self Portrait. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/hugh-adam-crawford-self-portrait-AQVCXH-en/

    Look closely

    Self Portrait — hugh adam crawford

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Portrait of a Man, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.