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The Dieppe Raid

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charles david cobb, The Dieppe Raid. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist
charles david cobb wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-david-cobb/
Artist’s dates
1921 – 2014
Original size
29 x 45 cm

In context

The Dieppe Raid — charles david cobb

How big is it?

The original measures 29 × 45 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1920
  2. 1930
  3. 1940
  4. 1950
  5. 1960
  6. 1970
  7. 1980
  8. 1990
  9. 2000
  10. 2010

Shaded: the lifetime of charles david cobb (1921–2014)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Celadon #b3babb

    Catalogued palette

    • #B3BABB
    • #857468
    • #554A42
    • #9EA09D
    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Celadon
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    charles david cobb

    early life and influences

    charles david cobb, a painter whose works have been largely overlooked, yet whose contributions to the art world are undeniable. born in 1921, cobb's early life was marked by an innate passion for the arts, which would later define his career.

    artistic journey

    oil on canvas was cobb's medium of choice, allowing him to express the depth and complexity of his subjects.

    his works, though not widely recognized during his lifetime, have recently gained attention for their unique blend of realism and subtle hints of expressionism.

    cobb's inspirations are speculated to be drawn from the likes of vincent van gogh and pablo picasso, evident in his bold yet restrained approach to color and composition.

    notable works and exhibitions

    though the majority of cobb's works are not publicly listed, a few notable pieces have surfaced on AllPaintingsStore's platform, offering a glimpse into his artistic world.

    the garden of memories (oil on canvas, 1950) - a piece that showcases cobb's mastery of light and shadow.

    still life with oranges (1962) - demonstrates his ability to balance color and texture.

    legacy and posthumous recognition

    post 2014, cobb's passing has led to a renewed interest in his works. charles david cobb's page on AllPaintingsStore now serves as a central hub for those seeking to understand and appreciate his art.

    american gothic by grant wood, an influence on cobb's early work, is also featured on AllPaintingsStore.

    for more on the artists who inspired cobb, visit pablo picasso's and vincent van gogh's pages.

    conclusion

    charles david cobb's life, though marked by obscurity, has left an indelible mark on the art world. as his works continue to surface, they offer a unique window into the evolution of post-war art. AllPaintingsStore's dedication to showcasing such overlooked yet pivotal figures ensures that cobb's legacy endures. the creation of adam by michelangelo buonarroti, a piece that might have influenced cobb's later style, is also featured on AllPaintingsStore.

    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for The Dieppe Raid

    wahooart.com/en/art/download/charles-david-cobb-the-dieppe-raid-AQUL7M-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    cobb, charles david. The Dieppe Raid. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-the-dieppe-raid-AQUL7M-en/
    APA
    cobb, charles david (n.d.). The Dieppe Raid [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-the-dieppe-raid-AQUL7M-en/
    Chicago
    charles david cobb. The Dieppe Raid. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-the-dieppe-raid-AQUL7M-en/
    Harvard
    cobb, charles david (n.d.) The Dieppe Raid. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-the-dieppe-raid-AQUL7M-en/

    Look closely

    The Dieppe Raid — charles david cobb

    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 The Barge Race (1955), 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.