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Persistent Pennant

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

Nom Niveau Date
harvey duke, Persistent Pennant (1994). Reproduit à titre de référence ; tous droits réservés par le titulaire des droits.

Informations clés

Artiste
harvey duke wahooart.com/fr/artists/harvey-duke/
Dates de l'artiste
1940 – ?
Peinture
1994
Dimensions originales
76 x 66 cm

In context

Persistent Pennant — harvey duke

How big is it?

The original measures 76 × 66 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Date de création

  1. 1940
  2. 1950
  3. 1960
  4. 1970
  5. 1980
  6. 1990

Ombré : la vie de harvey duke (1940–?) ▲ cette œuvre, 1994

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Palette de couleurs

Mesuré à partir de l'image

    Couleur principale

    Espresso #53504e

    Palette enregistrée

    • #53504E
    • #9C9FA0
    • #656768
    • #828282
    Palette
    Earthy La famille de couleurs dominante dans l'image.
    Couleur principale
    Espresso
    Intensité
    Monochromatic Le degré de saturation et la variété des couleurs, allant d'une teinte unique et atténuée à une multitude de nuances éclatantes.
    Contraste
    Serene Le degré de variation de la luminosité et de la saturation des couleurs à travers l'œuvre.
    Harmonie
    Discordant Palette L'harmonie des couleurs, de leur contraste à leur parfaite unité.
    Luminosité
    Balanced Le degré de luminosité ou d'obscurité de l'image dans son ensemble, des ombres profondes aux hautes lumières éclatantes.
    Saturation
    Muted La pureté et l'intensité des couleurs, allant d'un gris presque imperceptible à une vivacité totale.

    Artiste et musée

    Persistent Pennant — harvey duke

    Artiste

    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.

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    wahooart.com/fr/art/download/harvey-duke-persistent-pennant-AR2BVC-en/

    Citer cette œuvre

    MLA
    duke, harvey. Persistent Pennant. 1994, https://wahooart.com/fr/art/harvey-duke-persistent-pennant-AR2BVC-en/
    APA
    duke, harvey (1994). Persistent Pennant [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/fr/art/harvey-duke-persistent-pennant-AR2BVC-en/
    Chicago
    harvey duke. Persistent Pennant. 1994. https://wahooart.com/fr/art/harvey-duke-persistent-pennant-AR2BVC-en/
    Harvard
    duke, harvey (1994) Persistent Pennant. Available at: https://wahooart.com/fr/art/harvey-duke-persistent-pennant-AR2BVC-en/

    Look closely

    Persistent Pennant — harvey duke

    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 After the Exhibition Closes (1990), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. harvey duke was about 54 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. 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.