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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Gallery
gptkb:Henry_V gptkb:The_Tate_Britain |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:Northern_Renaissance
|
| gptkbp:art_style |
layering of paint
|
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Hans_Holbein_the_Younger
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Henry_James
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Madame_de_Vionnet
gptkb:Maria_Gostrey Chad Newsome Mr. Strether's son |
| gptkbp:color |
rich and vibrant colors
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
symmetrical arrangement
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Hans_Holbein_the_Younger
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced popular culture
influenced later writers studied in literature courses adapted into various media |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
represents the complexities of the 16th century
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
objects representing knowledge and power
|
| gptkbp:dimensions |
207 cm × 209 cm
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
exhibited in major art museums
|
| gptkbp:features |
a skull
a book a dagger a celestial globe a lute and a globe a terrestrial globe |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:novel
Renaissance art literary fiction |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 20th century
created during the Reformation pre-World War I Europe various interpretations by art historians American expatriate movement |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ambassadors
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Western art
modern literature inspired later artists |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
European diplomacy
European travel Henry James's own experiences American expatriate community |
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
analyzed for its character development
interpreted through feminist lenses examined for its themes of alienation |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
praised by contemporary critics
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
art history textbooks
documentaries about art history |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Lewis_Lambert_Strether
|
| gptkbp:medium |
oil on oak panel
oil on oak |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
stream of consciousness
multiple perspectives free indirect discourse character-driven storytelling |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
anamorphic perspective
double portrait |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The only thing that matters is the experience.”
|
| gptkbp:plot |
explores themes of identity
follows Strether's journey to Paris involves a quest for understanding |
| gptkbp:published_by |
1903
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
considered a classic
praised for its depth noted for its complexity |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Ambassadors_(second_version)
other works by Hans Holbein the Younger portraits of Henry VIII |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
widely reproduced in art books
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Europe
|
| gptkbp:significance |
examines expatriate life
analyzes social norms reflects on American values |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:organization
psychological realism |
| gptkbp:subject |
two ambassadors
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_city_of_Paris
memento mori the concept of ambassadorship the contrast between America and Europe |
| gptkbp:theme |
personal growth
American expatriates cultural clash |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
linear perspective
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Henry_James
|
| gptkbp:year_created |
1533
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