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William

Name Class Date

charles harris, William (1938). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist
charles harris artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-harris/
Artist’s dates
1908 – 1998
Painted
1938

In context

William — charles harris

When was this painted?

  1. 1900
  2. 1910
  3. 1920
  4. 1930
  5. 1940
  6. 1950
  7. 1960
  8. 1970
  9. 1980
  10. 1990

Shaded: the lifetime of charles harris (1908–1998) ▲ this work, 1938

Compare with

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Celadon #c1c1c1

    Catalogued palette

    • #C1C1C1
    • #151515
    • #737373
    • #424242
    Main colour name
    Celadon
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Balanced Harmony How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    charles harris

    Born in Pittsburgh, United States of America

    early life and career

    charles harris, an american photographer, was born in 1908 in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. with a keen eye for capturing life's moments, harris began his career as a freelancer and newspaper man in the 1930s. he later opened a portrait studio, documenting life in pittsburgh's african american communities until the 1970s.

    photographic legacy

    harris's work is preserved in the permanent collection of the carnegie museum, serving as a chronicle of mid-20th century life in pittsburgh's african american communities. his archive of over 70,000 images provides an intimate record of african american life during that era.

    notable contributions

    * harris's photographs often appeared in the pittsburgh courier, showcasing residents and prominent visitors to pittsburgh, including musicians and baseball players. * his self-taught approach to photography led to a unique style, capturing the essence of his subjects.

    artistic movement and influence

    * harris's work is associated with the precisionism movement, characterized by geometric shapes, crisp focus, and planes of light. * his photographs have been exhibited in various art collections, including the payne gallery (united states), which showcases artworks from different periods and movements.

    online presence and art collections

    * view charles harris's artwork on https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles harris, featuring 32 art pieces. * explore the AllPaintingsStore, the virtual museum for art aficionados, which provides an extensive database of artwork and artist biographies.

    discover more about charles harris's life and work through https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/a@d3cm8r-the-art-media-photography.

    learn about the pop art movement, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by bold, bright, and colorful images of popular culture.

    visit the wahoo art timeline for a detailed overview of art history, from the early middle ages to the modern era.

    notable mentions: * andy warhol, a renowned artist from pittsburgh, known for his innovative and influential work in the pop art movement. (https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/d35pt8-andy-warhol-magazine-and-history) * list of people from pittsburgh, featuring notable individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_people_from_pittsburgh)

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    harris, charles. William . 1938, https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-harris-william-D5GTXM-en/
    APA
    harris, charles (1938). William [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-harris-william-D5GTXM-en/
    Chicago
    charles harris. William . 1938. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-harris-william-D5GTXM-en/
    Harvard
    harris, charles (1938) William . Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-harris-william-D5GTXM-en/

    Look closely

    William — charles harris

    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. How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 5 — do you agree?)
    4. Look back at Little boy boxer seated in boxing ring, possibly in Kay Boys (1945), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. charles harris was about 30 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.