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The scribe

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Charles Wilda, The scribe. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Wilda wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-wilda/
Artist’s dates
1854 – 1907

In context

The scribe — Charles Wilda

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1850
  2. 1860
  3. 1870
  4. 1880
  5. 1890
  6. 1900

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 53 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Wilda (1854–1907) 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

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

    Clay #a56c50

    Catalogued palette

    • #A56C50
    • #130707
    • #583127
    • #E9C598

    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
    Clay
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement 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
    Balanced Soft 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 Wilda over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 United States of America 100.0%

    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 3 most looked-at works by Charles Wilda

    1. 1 Strauss and Lanner 50.0%
    2. 2 The Snake Charmer - 50.0%
    3. — The scribe this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 13 works by this artist, of which 2 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 Wilda

    Born in Vienna, Austria

    life and artistic journey

    charles wilda, an austrian painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his symbolist works, despite a relatively short career spanning from 1854 to 1907. born in austria, wilda's early life is shrouded in mystery, much like his artistic style, which often blended the lines between reality and fantasy.

    early works: wilda's initial paintings were characterized by a more traditional approach, gradually giving way to the influence of symbolism, a movement that emphasized the subjective, emotional, and psychological aspects of art.

    the dreamer, one of his notable works, showcases this transition, with dreamlike scenarios and muted colors, reflecting the artist's growing interest in the mystical and the unknown. (view the dreamer on AllPaintingsStore.com)

    as wilda delved deeper into symbolism, his art became more expressive, with symbolist landscapes, featuring vivid, almost hallucinatory depictions of nature, further solidifying his place within the movement. (explore symbolist landscapes on AllPaintingsStore.com)

    artistic influences and style

    wilda's work was influenced by various artists, including gustav klimt, an austrian symbolist painter known for his decorative, often abstract works. the similarities in their styles are evident in the use of bold colors and the emphasis on the emotional over the realistic. (discover gustav klimt's works on AllPaintingsStore.com)

    symbolist movement: wilda's adherence to symbolism is reflected in his choice of subjects, which often featured fantastical creatures, mythological beings, and abstract concepts.

    the enchanted forest, a painting characterized by its use of muted greens and blues, symbolizing the mystical allure of nature, further exemplifies wilda's dedication to this artistic movement. (view the enchanted forest on AllPaintingsStore.com)

    legacy and availability of works

    though wilda's life was marked by brevity, his impact on the art world is undeniable. his works can be found in various museums and private collections, with some notable pieces available for viewing at AllPaintingsStore.com, a platform offering an extensive database of artwork and artist biographies.

    visit charles wilda's page on AllPaintingsStore.com to explore his collection, including the dreamer and other notable works.

    discover more about symbolism and its influence on art through wahoo art timeline, offering a detailed overview of art history.

    conclusion

    charles wilda, though enigmatic in his personal life, has left an indelible mark on the world of symbolist art. his works, characterized by their dreamlike quality and emphasis on the emotional, continue to captivate audiences. through platforms like AllPaintingsStore.com, his legacy is preserved for both art aficionados and newcomers to the world of fine art.

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Wilda, Charles. The scribe. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-wilda-the-scribe-9HTMQG-en/
    APA
    Wilda, Charles (n.d.). The scribe [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-wilda-the-scribe-9HTMQG-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Wilda. The scribe. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-wilda-the-scribe-9HTMQG-en/
    Harvard
    Wilda, Charles (n.d.) The scribe. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-wilda-the-scribe-9HTMQG-en/

    Look closely

    The scribe — Charles Wilda

    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 Strauss and Lanner, 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

    Can I see "The scribe" by Charles Wilda on my own wall before buying?

    "The scribe" by Charles Wilda can be previewed on your own wall with the artwork's AR Preview page, using augmented reality on a compatible device.

    How do I discover artworks close to "The scribe" by Charles Wilda?

    Works similar to "The scribe" are listed on the artwork's Similars page.

    What kind of colors does "The scribe" use?

    The palette of "The scribe" by Charles Wilda is described as earthy. It is a compact description of the work's colors.