1933
Composition (John Banting, 1933)
Composition was made by John Banting (1902–1972). It dates from 1933. It measures 41 × 56 cm.
- 1933
- 41 × 56 cm
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- Title
- Composition
- Artist
- John Banting (1902–1972)
- Artist born in
- Chelsea, United Kingdom
- Date
- 1933
- Dimensions
- 41 × 56 cm
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When was "Composition" made?
The creation of "Composition" by John Banting is dated 1933.
What size is "Composition" by John Banting in real life?
"Composition" measures 41 x 56 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
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The copyright answer for "Composition" by John Banting: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "Composition" attributed to?
"Composition" is attributed to John Banting.
How old was John Banting when creating "Composition" in 1933?
John Banting was 31 years old when creating "Composition" in 1933. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1902.
Why is the copyright status of "Composition" what it is?
"Composition" by John Banting is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1972.
Meet John Banting
1902–1972, United Kingdom
John Banting
John Banting: The Unassuming Surrealist of Bloomsbury John Banting (1902-1972) remains a curiously compelling figure in the history of British art, often described as “the only true English Surrealist painter” by Anthony Powell. He wasn’t a flamboyant provocateur or a central member of the core group associated with André Breton; instead, he was a quietly observant artist who absorbed and subtly transmuted the currents of surrealism, vorticism, and Bloomsbury aesthetics into his distinctive body of work – primarily book jackets, decorative panels, and evocative paintings. His life story is one of understated resilience, marked by periods of struggle, intellectual curiosity, and a deep engagement with political and social issues. Born in Chelsea, London, to a farming family, Banting’s early years were shaped by the rhythms of rural life and a somewhat isolated childhood.
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