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Nome Classe Data

John Allen Fraser, A Coastal Scene. Di pubblico dominio.

Dettagli dell'opera

Artista: John Allen Fraser artsdot.com/it/artists/john-allen-fraser_it-1/
Date dell'artista: 1838 – 1898
Dimensioni originali: 26 x 36 cm

Copyright Quest'opera è di pubblico dominio. John Allen Fraser è morto nel 1898; il copyright scade 70 anni dopo la morte dell'artista, pertanto è terminato nel 1968.

A Coastal Scene — John Allen Fraser

How big is it?

The original measures 26 × 36 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Data presunta di realizzazione

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Shaded: la vita di John Allen Fraser (1838–1898)

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Opere simili

'Defender' in the Atlantic, 1910 artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-defender-in-the-atlantic-AQSA2V-en/
A Zeppelin Raid, 8 October 1915, 1918 artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-a-zeppelin-raid-8-october-1915-AQSA2X-en/
Quadrato dentro quadrato II, 2002 artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-quadrato-dentro-quadrato-ii-D739X2-it/

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Palette colori

Rilevato dall'immagine

Colore principale

Rosy Brown #b6a993

Tavolozza salvata

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Palette: Neutrals La gamma cromatica dominante nell'immagine.
Colore principale: Rosy Brown
Intensità: Balanced La saturazione e la varietà dei colori, da una singola tonalità tenue a molteplici sfumature vivaci.
Contrasto: Serene Quanto i colori differiscano in luminosità e saturazione nell'intera opera.
Armonia: Strong Color Unity L'armonia cromatica, dall'accostamento contrastante all'unione completa.
Luminosità: Brilliant Il grado di luminosità o di oscurità complessiva dell'immagine, dalle ombre profonde ai punti di massima luce.
Saturazione: Subtle Color Quanto siano puri e intensi i colori, dal quasi grigio al pienamente vivido.

A Coastal Scene — John Allen Fraser

Artista

John Allen Fraser

Born in Inghilterra

John Arthur Fraser: Pioneer of Canadian Landscape Painting

John Arthur Fraser (1838 – 1898) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Canadian art, recognized primarily for his breathtaking watercolor landscapes that captured the grandeur and beauty of Canada during the late Victorian era. More than just an artist, he was a multifaceted individual—a photographer, teacher, and entrepreneur whose contributions extended beyond mere visual artistry. His legacy continues to inspire admiration for his meticulous observation and masterful technique.

Early Life & Influences

Born in London on January 9th, 1838, Fraser’s upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for both art and science. His father, John Fraser of Portsoy, Scotland, was a tailor and an ardent supporter of the Chartist movement—a social reform movement advocating for universal suffrage—reflecting a progressive spirit that would permeate his artistic endeavors. Fraser's maternal grandparents had emigrated to Stanstead in Lower Canada (Quebec) as pioneers in 1831, exposing him to the burgeoning landscape traditions of North America and fostering an early fascination with capturing natural vistas.

Dove approfondire

L'artista John Allen Fraser artsdot.com/it/artists/john-allen-fraser_it-1/
Opere simili Altre opere da confrontare artsdot.com/it/art/similar/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

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Citazione dell'opera

MLA: Fraser, John Allen. A Coastal Scene. n.d., https://artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
APA: Fraser, John Allen (n.d.). A Coastal Scene [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
Chicago: John Allen Fraser. A Coastal Scene. n.d. https://artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
Harvard: Fraser, John Allen (n.d.) A Coastal Scene. Available at: https://artsdot.com/it/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

A Coastal Scene — John Allen Fraser

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at 'Defender' in the Atlantic (1910), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

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