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Summer (2008)

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Charles Gore, Summer (2008). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Gore artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-gore/
Artist’s dates
1729 – 1807

In context

Summer (2008) — Charles Gore

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1720
  2. 1730
  3. 1740
  4. 1750
  5. 1760
  6. 1770
  7. 1780
  8. 1790
  9. 1800

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 78 at death.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Sea Green #407861

    Catalogued palette

    • #407861
    • #707982
    • #C57988
    • #96BA62

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    Palette
    Dark The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Sea Green
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Clear Color Presence How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Gore

    Born in Horkstow, United Kingdom

    early life and education

    charles gore, a british artist, was born on december 5, 1729, in horkstow hall, north lincolnshire. he attended westminster school, which laid the foundation for his future artistic endeavors.

    artistic career and notable works

    gore's artistic career is marked by his association with prominent figures of the time, including royalty, johann zoffany, and goethe. his work is characterized by its elegance and refinement, reflecting his high social standing. although there is limited information on his specific artworks, it is known that he created watercolors of naval scenes at the portsmouth shipyards.

    personal life and connections

    gore married well, which provided him with the financial security to pursue his artistic interests without needing to work. his daughter, hannah anne gore, married george clavering-cowper, a presumptive 3rd earl cowper, in 1775. this union was commemorated with a painting by johann zoffany, commissioned by gore.

    legacy and later life

    gore passed away on january 23, 1807, in weimar. despite the scarcity of information on his artworks, his connections with prominent figures and his contributions to british art history make him an interesting figure in the world of art.

    notable artworks:

    watercolors of naval scenes at portsmouth shipyard

    commissioned painting by johann zoffany for george clavering-cowper

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    further reading

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    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Summer (2008)

    artsdot.com/en/art/download/charles-gore-summer-2008-9DGG3D-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Gore, Charles. Summer (2008). n.d., https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-gore-summer-2008-9DGG3D-en/
    APA
    Gore, Charles (n.d.). Summer (2008) [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-gore-summer-2008-9DGG3D-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Gore. Summer (2008). n.d. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-gore-summer-2008-9DGG3D-en/
    Harvard
    Gore, Charles (n.d.) Summer (2008). Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-gore-summer-2008-9DGG3D-en/

    Look closely

    Summer (2008) — Charles Gore

    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. Our catalogue files this work under: summer. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    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

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    Questions & Answers

    Which artist is "Summer (2008)" attributed to?

    "Summer (2008)" is attributed to Charles Gore.

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    Is "Summer (2008)" more bright or more dark overall?

    "Summer (2008)" is bright overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.