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Jane Feeding Swans

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

Nome Classe Data
thomas henry roskell, Jane Feeding Swans. Riproduzione a scopo illustrativo; tutti i diritti sono riservati dal titolare dei diritti.

Dettagli dell'opera

Artista
thomas henry roskell wahooart.com/it/artists/thomas-henry-roskell/
Date dell'artista
1928 – ?
Dimensioni originali
99 x 128 cm

In context

Jane Feeding Swans — thomas henry roskell

How big is it?

The original measures 99 × 128 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Data presunta di realizzazione

  1. 1920

Shaded: la vita di thomas henry roskell (1928–?)

L'anno esatto di questo disco non è disponibile nei nostri archivi: basandoti sulla vita dell'artista e sullo stile dell'opera, a quale decennio penseresti?

Opere simili

  • Mess Room, 2004 wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-mess-room-AR2EBL-en/
  • George's Birthday wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-george-s-birthday-AR2EBS-en/
  • Hauling Time wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-hauling-time-AR2EBN-en/

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Palette colori

Rilevato dall'immagine

    Colore principale

    Phthalo Green #282f2f

    Tavolozza salvata

    • #282F2F
    • #566257
    • #BEBC99
    • #985A29
    Palette
    Earthy La gamma cromatica dominante nell'immagine.
    Colore principale
    Phthalo Green
    Intensità
    Balanced La saturazione e la varietà dei colori, da una singola tonalità tenue a molteplici sfumature vivaci.
    Contrasto
    Bold Quanto i colori differiscano in luminosità e saturazione nell'intera opera.
    Armonia
    Discordant Palette L'armonia cromatica, dall'accostamento contrastante all'unione completa.
    Luminosità
    Shadow Il grado di luminosità o di oscurità complessiva dell'immagine, dalle ombre profonde ai punti di massima luce.
    Saturazione
    Subtle Color Quanto siano puri e intensi i colori, dal quasi grigio al pienamente vivido.

    Artista e museo

    Jane Feeding Swans — thomas henry roskell

    Artista

    thomas henry roskell

    Thomas Henry Roskell: A Chronicle of the Coastal Soul

    The canvases of Thomas Henry Roskell aren’t merely depictions of seascapes; they are profound meditations on humanity's relationship with the relentless, beautiful, and often unforgiving power of the sea. Born in 1928 in Lancashire, England, Roskell’s artistic journey was deeply intertwined with his upbringing – a childhood spent immersed in the rugged beauty of the North West coast, where fishing villages clung precariously to windswept cliffs and the rhythms of life were dictated by the tides. This intimate connection to the maritime world became the bedrock of his art, informing not just what he painted but also how he painted—with a palpable sense of immediacy and emotional resonance.

    Roskell’s early influences weren't formally academic. He initially trained as a carpenter, a skill that instilled in him an appreciation for craftsmanship and the tactile qualities of materials – a sensibility that would later translate into his meticulous brushwork and layered textures. However, it was through observing the local fishermen and their weathered faces, hearing their tales of storms and bountiful catches, and witnessing the dramatic shifts in light across the water that he began to develop his distinctive style.

    Dove approfondire

    Scoprilo online

    Codice QR che rimanda alla pagina di download per Jane Feeding Swans

    wahooart.com/it/art/download/thomas-henry-roskell-jane-feeding-swans-AR2EBU-en/

    Citazione dell'opera

    MLA
    roskell, thomas henry. Jane Feeding Swans. n.d., https://wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-jane-feeding-swans-AR2EBU-en/
    APA
    roskell, thomas henry (n.d.). Jane Feeding Swans [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-jane-feeding-swans-AR2EBU-en/
    Chicago
    thomas henry roskell. Jane Feeding Swans. n.d. https://wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-jane-feeding-swans-AR2EBU-en/
    Harvard
    roskell, thomas henry (n.d.) Jane Feeding Swans. Available at: https://wahooart.com/it/art/thomas-henry-roskell-jane-feeding-swans-AR2EBU-en/

    Look closely

    Jane Feeding Swans — thomas henry roskell

    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 Mess Room (2004), 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.