Portrait of Sir William Beechey
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
painting
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
1856
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Sir_William_Beechey
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
British_portraiture
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| gptkbp:artwork |
Romantic period
emphasis on realism influenced later portrait artists identity and status contributed to the genre of portrait painting layering technique highly regarded by art critics. interpretation of character through portraiture recognized for its detail remains_a_significant_work_in_British_art_history |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:colors |
earth tones
naturalistic colors |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
ornate frame
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
19th century Britain
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced_perceptions_of_British_nobility
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
76 cm × 63 cm
30 in × 25 in |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Royal_Academy_Exhibition
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| gptkbp:faced |
serious expression
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
reflects the status of portraiture in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:historicalFigures |
gptkb:Sir_William_Beechey
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
depicts_a_prominent_figure_in_British_history
important_for_understanding_British_art_history |
| gptkbp:historicalSite |
neutral background
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Portrait of Sir William Beechey
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:British_nobility
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| gptkbp:lighting |
natural light
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:medium |
oil on canvas
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| gptkbp:merchandise |
early 19th century fashion
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
on permanent display
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| gptkbp:renovated |
restored in 2000
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| gptkbp:signature |
signed by the artist
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| gptkbp:style |
realism
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Sir_William_Beechey
around 60 years old |
| gptkbp:technique |
traditional oil painting
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| gptkbp:visitors |
front view
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1820
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