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Something Wrong Somewhere

Name Class Date

Charles Green, Something Wrong Somewhere. Public domain.

The facts

Artist
Charles Green wikioo.org/en/artists/charles-green/
Artist’s dates
1844 – 1915

In context

Something Wrong Somewhere — Charles Green

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1840
  2. 1850
  3. 1860
  4. 1870
  5. 1880
  6. 1890
  7. 1900
  8. 1910

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Green (1844–1915)

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Compare with

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Driftwood #a08b71

    Catalogued palette

    • #A08B71
    • #423E37
    • #766554
    • #CDC9B7
    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Driftwood
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Green

    Born in Lynn, United Kingdom

    life and artistic journey

    charles green, a british painter from the united kingdom, lived from 1844 to 1915. despite his prolific output, green's life remains somewhat enigmatic, with his artistic journey being more notable for its stylistic breadth than biographical detail.

    artistic style and themes

    green's work, as seen in the croquet player, often captures the essence of british society during the late 19th century. his paintings, such as news from the war and may day, reflect a fascination with both the mundane and the significant events of his time.

    genre painting: green's focus on everyday life, as in grocer and wife, places him within the genre painting tradition, offering insightful glimpses into british middle-class life.

    social commentary: his works, like news from the war, hint at a deeper engagement with the social and political issues of his era, though always maintaining a level of observational detachment.

    museum collections and online presence

    though not extensively featured in major museum collections, green's work can be found on AllPaintingsStore.com, a platform dedicated to making art accessible. this online repository offers reproductions of his paintings, including those mentioned above, allowing for a broader appreciation of his artistic contributions.

    legacy and accessibility

    in the absence of detailed biographical records, charles green's legacy is primarily defined by his body of work. his paintings serve as windows into the british society of his time, offering both historical context and aesthetic appeal. through platforms like AllPaintingsStore, his art reaches a global audience, ensuring his place within the broader narrative of late 19th-century british painting.

    view charles green's artworks on his AllPaintingsStore page.

    explore more about british art from this period through AllPaintingsStore's timeline of art history.

    conclusion

    charles green, though not a household name, contributes significantly to our understanding of late 19th-century british society through his genre paintings. his work, now more accessible than ever via online platforms like AllPaintingsStore, invites new audiences to engage with the nuances of british life during this pivotal era. painting by charles green: the croquet player - a quintessential example of his genre painting style. charles green's artworks on AllPaintingsStore - explore more of his works and delve into the world of late 19th-century british art.

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles Green wikioo.org/en/artists/charles-green/
    • Similar works More works to compare wikioo.org/en/art/similar/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/

    Find this online

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    wikioo.org/en/art/download/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Green, Charles. Something Wrong Somewhere. n.d., https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/
    APA
    Green, Charles (n.d.). Something Wrong Somewhere [Painting]. https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Green. Something Wrong Somewhere. n.d. https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/
    Harvard
    Green, Charles (n.d.) Something Wrong Somewhere. Available at: https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-green-something-wrong-somewhere-9DGG3R-en/

    Look closely

    Something Wrong Somewhere — Charles Green

    Look closely

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

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at A Game of Chess, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. 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.