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

Nombre Curso Fecha

Datos generales

Artista: harvey duke wahooart.com/es/artists/harvey-duke/
Fechas del artista: 1940 – ?
Pintura: 1995
Tamaño original: 168 x 121 cm

Copyright Esta obra se considera aún bajo derechos de autor. harvey duke nació en 1940 y no tiene fecha de fallecimiento registrada; los derechos de autor perduran 70 años después de la muerte del artista. La imagen se muestra aquí con fines de referencia académica; los derechos pertenecen al titular de los mismos.

Freeze — harvey duke

How big is it?

The original measures 168 × 121 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Año de creación

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Sombreado: la trayectoria de harvey duke (1940–?) ▲ esta obra, 1995

Obras similares

After the Exhibition Closes, 1990 wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-after-the-exhibition-closes-AR2BV8-en/
Coilyear, 1995 wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-coilyear-AR2BVA-en/
Bankours wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-bankours-AR2BVJ-en/

Elige una de las obras anteriores: menciona dos cosas que comparta con esta y una diferencia.

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Paleta de colores

Medido a partir de la imagen

Color principal

Sea Green #565e62

Paleta guardada

#565E62
#251F19
#3C3936
#6B7D88

Color principal: Sea Green
Intensidad: Monochromatic Qué saturados y variados son los colores, desde un único tono tenue hasta una gran variedad de tonos brillantes.
Contraste: Gentle El grado de diferencia entre los colores en cuanto a luminosidad y saturación a lo largo de la obra.
Armonía: Discordant Palette El grado de armonía entre los colores, desde el contraste hasta la total unidad.
Brillo: Deep_shadow El grado de luminosidad o oscuridad general de la imagen, desde las sombras profundas hasta las luces intensas.
Saturación: Muted Qué puros y fuertes son los colores, desde un gris casi tenue hasta una viveza total.

Freeze — harvey duke

Artista

harvey duke

Harvey Duke: Weaver of Memory and Color

Harvey Duke, born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1940, is a quietly compelling figure within contemporary art, renowned for his layered, intensely colored paintings that explore the elusive nature of memory and time. His work isn’t immediately accessible; it demands patience and a willingness to surrender to its complex textures and evocative atmosphere. Duke's artistic journey has been shaped by a life marked by both profound personal struggles and a deep engagement with social justice, experiences which profoundly inform his distinctive visual language.

Early influences were decidedly rooted in the Scottish landscape and a keen interest in the works of Paul Gauguin, particularly his exploration of color and symbolism. However, Duke’s artistic development took an unexpected turn when he found himself drawn to the world of social work, dedicating decades to assisting individuals grappling with mental health challenges and navigating complex welfare systems. This experience proved transformative, imbuing his art with a sensitivity to human suffering and a nuanced understanding of the fragility of the psyche. It's a connection that is palpable in many of his pieces, particularly those dealing with themes of loss, isolation, and resilience.

Más información

El artista harvey duke wahooart.com/es/artists/harvey-duke/
Obras similares Más obras para comparar wahooart.com/es/art/similar/harvey-duke-freeze-AR2BVE-en/

Disponible en línea

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Cómo citar esta obra

MLA: duke, harvey. Freeze. 1995, https://wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-freeze-AR2BVE-en/
APA: duke, harvey (1995). Freeze [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-freeze-AR2BVE-en/
Chicago: harvey duke. Freeze. 1995. https://wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-freeze-AR2BVE-en/
Harvard: duke, harvey (1995) Freeze. Available at: https://wahooart.com/es/art/harvey-duke-freeze-AR2BVE-en/

Freeze — harvey duke

Look closely

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

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at After the Exhibition Closes (1990), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
harvey duke was about 55 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

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