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Temptation

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Charles Sillem Lidderdale, Temptation. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Sillem Lidderdale wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-sillem-lidderdale/
Artist’s dates
1831 – 1895

In context

Temptation — Charles Sillem Lidderdale

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1830
  2. 1840
  3. 1850
  4. 1860
  5. 1870
  6. 1880
  7. 1890

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 64 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Sillem Lidderdale (1831–1895) every dated painting, decade by decade

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

  • The Fern Gatherer wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-the-fern-gatherer-9DGH9Q-en/
  • A spanish girl wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-a-spanish-girl-9HTMLN-en/
  • The Rendez-Vous wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-the-rendez-vous-9HTMLU-en/

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

    Espresso #472313

    Catalogued palette

    • #472313
    • #0A0402
    • #DDC4AF
    • #835C47

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow 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.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Sillem Lidderdale over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 United States of America 66.7%
    2. 2 China 33.3%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 4 most looked-at works by Charles Sillem Lidderdale

    1. 1 Returning from Market 33.3%
    2. 2 The Rendez-Vous 33.3%
    3. 3 Girl Holding a Book 33.3%
    4. — Temptation this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 99.9% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 17 works by this artist, of which 3 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Sillem Lidderdale

    Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia

    early life and career

    charles sillem lidderdale, a british painter, was born in st. petersburg, russia in 1831. at the age of 13, he moved to england, where he would later become known for his captivating portraits of young women in outdoor settings.

    artistic style and notable works

    lidderdale's artistic style is characterized by its warmth and gentle portrayal of rural life. some of his notable works include:

    a girl's head, a captivating portrait showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression.

    petulance, a painting that exemplifies lidderdale's ability to convey emotions through his subjects.

    the gleaner and a country maid, works that demonstrate the artist's fondness for depicting rural scenes.

    exhibitions and legacy

    lidderdale exhibited 36 works at the royal academy from 1856 to 1893, showcasing significant promise. despite facing challenges due to eyesight issues, his art remains admired for its warmth and gentle portrayal of rural life.

    museums and collections

    some of lidderdale's works can be found in the tretyakov gallery, a renowned museum located in moscow, russia. /en/art/show/art-d3ca8d-en/ tretyakov gallery, a museum of russian art - AllPaintingsStore.com)

    view more artworks by charles sillem lidderdale on AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles sillem lidderdale](charles sillem lidderdale | 17 artworks - AllPaintingsStore.com)

    explore the tretyakov gallery's collection on AllPaintingsStore: /en/art/show/art-d3ca8d-en/ tretyakov gallery, a museum of russian art - AllPaintingsStore.com)

    conclusion

    charles sillem lidderdale's artistic legacy is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of rural life. his works continue to be admired for their warmth and gentle portrayal of the human experience. recommended reading: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/charles_sillem_lidderdale](charles sillem lidderdale - wikipedia)

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Lidderdale, Charles Sillem. Temptation. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-temptation-9HTMLT-en/
    APA
    Lidderdale, Charles Sillem (n.d.). Temptation [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-temptation-9HTMLT-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Sillem Lidderdale. Temptation. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-temptation-9HTMLT-en/
    Harvard
    Lidderdale, Charles Sillem (n.d.) Temptation. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-sillem-lidderdale-temptation-9HTMLT-en/

    Look closely

    Temptation — Charles Sillem Lidderdale

    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 Fern Gatherer, 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.

    Questions & Answers

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    Is "Temptation" by Charles Sillem Lidderdale a light or a dark artwork?

    "Temptation" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.

    How is the color composition of "Temptation" by Charles Sillem Lidderdale built?

    The color analysis of "Temptation" by Charles Sillem Lidderdale records a bold contrast and a strong color unity harmony.