Student Artwork Guide — The Remarkable Rocket

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Charles Robinson, The Remarkable Rocket. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist: Charles Robinson artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-robinson/
Artist’s dates: 1932 – 2006

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Charles Robinson died in 2006; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2076. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

The Remarkable Rocket — Charles Robinson

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Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Robinson (1932–2006)

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Compare with

Angelic Child With A Lantern artsdot.com/en/art/charles-robinson-angelic-child-with-a-lantern-9DGH3C-en/
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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Gray #87939e

Catalogued palette

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Palette: Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Gray
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Gentle 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: Brilliant 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

Charles Robinson

Born in Orange, United States of America

early life and career

charles knox robinson iii, an american actor, was born on april 13, 1932, in orange, new jersey. his family's theatrical background paved the way for his acting career, which began at the age of three on broadway. robinson graduated phi beta kappa and magna cum laude from princeton in 1958.

acting career

robinson's acting career spanned over five decades, with appearances in nearly fifty motion pictures and television shows. notable roles include ensign bordelles in the sand pebbles (1966) and nathan anderson in shenandoah (1965). his full birth name, charles knox robinson, was used as his stage name from 1972 onward.

philanthropy

robinson's philanthropic efforts were marked by the establishment of the torchlight project, which aided impoverished children in foreign countries. he was also a member of several organizations, including the academy of motion picture arts and sciences, screen actors guild, and actors' equity association.

legacy

robinson's legacy is not limited to his acting career but also extends to his philanthropic work. his contributions to the torchlight project have had a lasting impact on the lives of many.

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notable works:

the sand pebbles (1966)

shenandoah (1965)

night court (tv series, 1984-1992)

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Where to read more

The artist Charles Robinson artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-robinson/
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Cite this artwork

MLA: Robinson, Charles. The Remarkable Rocket. n.d., https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-robinson-the-remarkable-rocket-9DGH3W-en/
APA: Robinson, Charles (n.d.). The Remarkable Rocket [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-robinson-the-remarkable-rocket-9DGH3W-en/
Chicago: Charles Robinson. The Remarkable Rocket. n.d. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-robinson-the-remarkable-rocket-9DGH3W-en/
Harvard: Robinson, Charles (n.d.) The Remarkable Rocket. Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-robinson-the-remarkable-rocket-9DGH3W-en/

The Remarkable Rocket — Charles Robinson

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