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4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Nome Classe Data

talbert mclean, Crudie. Riproduzione a scopo illustrativo; tutti i diritti sono riservati dal titolare dei diritti.

Dettagli dell'opera

Artista: talbert mclean artsdot.com/it/artists/talbert-mclean/
Dimensioni originali: 115 x 167 cm

Copyright Quest'opera è considerata ancora protetta da copyright. Il catalogo non riporta le date di nascita e morte per talbert mclean; il diritto d'autore dura 70 anni dopo la morte dell'artista, pertanto l'interpretazione più prudente è che i diritti siano ancora applicabili. L'immagine è mostrata qui solo a scopo didattico; i diritti rimangono in capo al titolare dei diritti.

Crudie — talbert mclean

How big is it?

The original measures 115 × 167 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Opere simili

Mirage artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-mirage-AR2FVS-en/
Dunnichen, Angus artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-dunnichen-angus-AR2FVU-en/
Dead Sea Salt Pans artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-dead-sea-salt-pans-AR2FVY-en/

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Palette colori

Rilevato dall'immagine

Colore principale

White #f4f5ef

Tavolozza salvata

#F4F5EF
#DE5635
#DF988F
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Palette: Pastels La gamma cromatica dominante nell'immagine.
Colore principale: White
Intensità: Vivid La saturazione e la varietà dei colori, da una singola tonalità tenue a molteplici sfumature vivaci.
Contrasto: Gentle Quanto i colori differiscano in luminosità e saturazione nell'intera opera.
Armonia: Unified Palette 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: Clear Color Presence Quanto siano puri e intensi i colori, dal quasi grigio al pienamente vivido.

Crudie — talbert mclean

Artista

talbert mclean

Talbert McLean: A Quiet Revolution in Scottish Abstraction

Talbert McLean (1906-1992) remains a curiously overlooked figure within the broader narrative of 20th-century British art, despite producing a body of work that is both strikingly original and deeply resonant. Born in Dundee, Scotland, into a family steeped in musical tradition – his father was a renowned banjo player – McLean’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Dundee School of Art, followed by a period teaching design before venturing to London. It was there, amidst the vibrant energy of the city, that he forged his distinctive path, moving away from representational art and embracing the nascent world of abstraction.

McLean’s early career saw him working as a scenic artist in theatre, a role which undoubtedly honed his observational skills and understanding of composition. However, it was during wartime service in North Wales – where he developed a close friendship with William Scott, a pivotal figure in the Welsh Abstraction movement – and later in North Africa, engaged in map-making, that the seeds of his unique style began to germinate. The stark landscapes, the precise lines of cartography, and the need for clarity and simplification all contributed to his evolving aesthetic.

Dove approfondire

L'artista talbert mclean artsdot.com/it/artists/talbert-mclean/
Opere simili Altre opere da confrontare artsdot.com/it/art/similar/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/

Scoprilo online

Codice QR che rimanda alla pagina di download per Crudie

artsdot.com/it/art/download/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/

Citazione dell'opera

MLA: mclean, talbert. Crudie. n.d., https://artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/
APA: mclean, talbert (n.d.). Crudie [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/
Chicago: talbert mclean. Crudie. n.d. https://artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/
Harvard: mclean, talbert (n.d.) Crudie. Available at: https://artsdot.com/it/art/talbert-mclean-crudie-AR2FVW-en/

Crudie — talbert mclean

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 Mirage, 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.