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

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Kunstenaar: charles coker wahooart.com/nl/artists/charles-coker/
Geboortedatum en -overlijden kunstenaar: 1918 – 2000
Geschilderd: 1993
Afmetingen origineel werk: 41 x 54 cm

Copyright Dit werk is nog auteursrechtelijk beschermd. charles coker overleed in 2000; het auteursrecht blijft 70 jaar na het overlijden van de kunstenaar van kracht, waardoor het geldig blijft tot 2070. De afbeelding wordt hier uitsluitend getoond voor educatieve doeleinden; de rechten blijven bij de rechthebbende.

Leafy Lane — charles coker

How big is it?

The original measures 41 × 54 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Wanneer is dit geschilderd?

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Shaded: het leven van charles coker (1918–2000) ▲ dit werk, 1993

Vergelijkbare werken

Cliffs near Le Gouffre, 1994 wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-cliffs-near-le-gouffre-ARAMAL-en/
Rough Sea, Port Soif, 1994 wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-rough-sea-port-soif-ARAMAJ-en/
Guernsey Seascape at Sunset with a Small Boat, 1993 wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-guernsey-seascape-at-sunset-with-a-small-boat-ARAMAE-en/

Kies een van de bovenstaande werken: noem twee overeenkomsten met dit werk en één verschil.

Meer werken om naast dit werk te plaatsen: wahooart.com/nl/art/similar/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/

Kleurenpalet

Gemeten op basis van de afbeelding

Hoofdkleur

Phthalo Green #212134

Gecatalogiseerd palet

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Palet: Earthy De dominante kleurfamilie in de afbeelding.
Naam hoofdkleur: Phthalo Green
Intensiteit: Monochromatic De mate van verzadiging en variatie in de kleuren, variërend van een enkele ingetogen tint tot vele heldere kleuren.
Contrast: Bold De mate waarin de kleuren in helderheid en verzadiging variëren over het gehele kunstwerk.
Harmonie: Discordant Palette De mate waarin de kleuren samensmelten, van contrasterend tot volledig harmonieus.
Helderheid: Balanced Hoe licht of donker het beeld in zijn geheel oogt, van diepe schaduw tot helder hoogtepunt.
Verzadiging: Subtle Color Hoe puur en krachtig de kleuren zijn, van bijna grijs tot volledig levendig.

Leafy Lane — charles coker

Kunstenaar

charles coker

Charles Coker: A Guernsey Master of Light and Sea

Charles Coker (1918-2000) remains a quietly significant figure in British landscape painting, particularly renowned for his evocative depictions of the Guernsey coastline and broader British seascapes. His work isn’t characterized by grand gestures or dramatic narratives; instead, it possesses a subtle power, achieved through meticulous observation, masterful use of light, and an intimate understanding of the textures and rhythms of the sea. Coker's legacy lies not in flamboyant exhibitions but in the quiet beauty he captured on canvas – a testament to his dedication and a window into the soul of the Channel Islands.

Born in Hartsville, South Carolina, Coker’s early life was deeply intertwined with the Coker family’s business empire. His great-grandfather, Major James Lide Coker, founded Coker College and Sonoco Products – both institutions that would later shape his perspective on community and industry. This familial connection instilled a strong sense of place and a respect for craftsmanship, values that profoundly influenced his artistic practice. Moving to Guernsey in 1946, he found his true muse: the rugged coastline, the ever-changing light, and the timeless atmosphere of this unique corner of Britain.

Lees meer op

De kunstenaar charles coker wahooart.com/nl/artists/charles-coker/
Vergelijkbare werken Meer werken om te vergelijken wahooart.com/nl/art/similar/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/

Online beschikbaar

QR-code die linkt naar de downloadpagina van Leafy Lane

wahooart.com/nl/art/download/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/

Bronvermelding voor dit kunstwerk

MLA: coker, charles. Leafy Lane. 1993, https://wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/
APA: coker, charles (1993). Leafy Lane [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/
Chicago: charles coker. Leafy Lane. 1993. https://wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/
Harvard: coker, charles (1993) Leafy Lane. Available at: https://wahooart.com/nl/art/charles-coker-leafy-lane-ARAMAG-en/

Leafy Lane — charles coker

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 Cliffs near Le Gouffre (1994), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
charles coker was about 75 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.