Francis Cobb

on the curator's desk

Francis Cobb — Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips, Francis Cobb.

Identity

Artist
Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
Movement
Neoclassicism
Period
Neoclassical

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The painting 3 questions

Who created "Francis Cobb" and what style is it in?

"Francis Cobb" was created by Thomas Phillips in the Neoclassicism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

What is "Francis Cobb" about?

"Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips depicts: portrait painting, neoclassical art, 18th century man, formal portraiture, detailed figure, classic style, historical subject.

Who created "Francis Cobb"?

"Francis Cobb" was created by Thomas Phillips. The information on this page describes Thomas Phillips's original work.

Colours

#100D08#342818#D0A057#674C28
#100D08#342818#D0A057#674C28
Palette
Earthy
Main colour name
Black
Intensity
Monochromatic
Contrast
Gentle
Harmony
Unified Palette
Brightness
Deep_shadow
Saturation
Subtle Color

Colours 5 questions

How strong are the colors of "Francis Cobb"?

The colors of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips show a subtle color saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

What luminance does "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips have?

The luminance recorded for "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips is dark.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Francis Cobb"?

The color composition of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips combines a gentle contrast with a unified palette harmony.

Which palette and lead color define "Francis Cobb"?

"Francis Cobb" is defined by an earthy palette led by black (#100d08).

What is the dominant color of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips?

The color that stands out most in "Francis Cobb" is black (#100d08). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.

In the painter's career 1770–1845

1798: 11802: 21804: 11805: 11809: 11810: 11813: 11817: 11821: 11826: 11829: 11830: 11832: 11834: 11835: 11839: 11840: 11841: 11842: 1
  1. 1770
  2. 1780
  3. 1790
  4. 1800
  5. 1810
  6. 1820
  7. 1830
  8. 1840

Mood & use

  • portrait painting
  • neoclassical art
  • 18th century man
  • formal portraiture
  • detailed figure
  • classic style
  • historical subject
Portrait of Thomas Phillips

The painter

Thomas Phillips

1770–1845 · Neoclassicism

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The painter 4 questions

Which period of Thomas Phillips's career does "Francis Cobb" belong to?

Within Thomas Phillips's career, "Francis Cobb" falls in the Neoclassical. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

How does "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips connect Neoclassicism to the artist's home country?

"Francis Cobb" was created by Thomas Phillips, born in United Kingdom, within the Neoclassicism movement. The artist's origin links the work to Neoclassicism as practiced by artists from United Kingdom.

How do movement and era meet in "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips?

"Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips is placed in the Neoclassicism movement, within the 19th-Century era of its creator.

How does "Francis Cobb" fit into Thomas Phillips's themes and style?

"Francis Cobb" belongs to Thomas Phillips's Neoclassicism work, whose recorded themes include neoclassical influence, portraiture tradition, 18th century society, formal dignity & grace, royal portraiture style, classical idealism, humanism & reason, social status symbol.

On this site 7 questions

Can I examine "Francis Cobb" in more detail?

"Francis Cobb" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

Where can I download "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips?

A download is available for "Francis Cobb": the artwork's Download page offers a high-resolution digital image download.

Can I see "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips on my own wall before buying?

The AR Preview page of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips uses augmented reality to show the artwork in your own space, on a compatible device.

Is there a factsheet about "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips for students?

The Guide page of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.

Where can I buy a digital image of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips?

To get a digital file of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips, order a high-resolution digital image download on its Digital Image page.

How many people view "Francis Cobb"?

A Stats page exists for "Francis Cobb". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.

Is "Francis Cobb" available as a fine art print?

A print of "Francis Cobb" by Thomas Phillips can be ordered directly on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.