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Kenyon Cox, Study for Christ (1905). Fri for opphavsrett.

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Kunstner
Kenyon Cox wikioo.org/no/artists/kenyon-cox/
Kunstnerens levetid
1856 – 1919
Malt
1905
Opprinnelig størrelse
35 x 25 cm

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Study for Christ — Kenyon Cox

Dimensjoner

Originalen måler 35 × 25 cm (høyde × bredde), vist her ved siden av en voksen person med gjennomsnittlig høyde.

Når ble dette malt?

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

Row above: the year. Row below: the artist's age in that year.

Painted when the artist was 49. The artist lived to 63. 36 of the 66 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Skyggelagt: livsløpet til Kenyon Cox (1856–1919) ▲ dette verket, 1905

First works: up to 1888 Main working years: 1888–1910 Late works: from 1910

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell.

Lignende verk

Velg ett av verkene ovenfor: nevn to ting det har til felles med dette, og én ting som er annerledes.

Flere verk som kan stå ved siden av dette: wikioo.org/no/art/similar/kenyon-cox-study-for-christ-AS7RMV-en/

Fargepalett

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    Hovedfarge

    Espresso #572712

    Lagret palett

    • #572712
    • #C6B5A0
    • #1E664C
    • #868A63
    Palett
    Neutrals Den dominerende fargefamilien i bildet.
    Navn på hovedfarge
    Espresso
    Metning
    Balanced Hvor mettede og varierte fargene er, fra en enkelt dempet nyanse til mange klare toner.
    Kontrast
    Statement Hvor mye fargene varierer i lyshet og metning over hele bildet.
    Harmoni
    Softly Mixed Palette Hvor godt fargene fungerer sammen, fra kontrastfylt til fullstendig harmonisk.
    Lysstyrke
    Bright Hvor lyst eller mørkt bildet fremstår totalt sett, fra dype skygger til lyse høylys.
    Metning
    Balanced Soft Hvor rene og sterke fargene er, fra nesten grått til helt livlige.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Kenyon Cox over the last twelve months — 3 countries in all.

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 85.7%
    2. 2 United States of America 8.6%
    3. 3 Singapore 5.7%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Kenyon Cox

    1. 1 After Boltraffio, Sacra Conversazione, 1882 7.7%
    2. 2 Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capitol,, 1912 5.1%
    3. 3 Study for Christ, 1905 this painting 5.1%
    4. 4 Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capital, Justice, 1913 5.1%
    5. 5 Head of the Queen of Egypt, 1888 5.1%
    6. 6 The Fall, 1892 5.1%
    7. 7 (Untitled) (Greco Roman Discus Thrower), 1873 5.1%
    8. 8 (Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Hunting, study for panel), 1905 5.1%
    9. 9 Study for Mural for Appellate Court Building, New York Statute Law , Helmet for Figure of Force, 1899 2.6%
    10. 10 Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capitol,, 1912 2.6%
    11. 11 Nude Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capitol,, 1912 2.6%
    12. 12 Nude Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capitol,, 1912 2.6%
    13. 13 Sketch for the Mural at Oberlin College, The Spirit of Self Sacrificing Love, 1914 2.6%
    14. 14 Study for Science Instructing Industry, 1898 2.6%
    15. 15 After Titian's Madonna of the Rabbit, 1882 2.6%
    16. 16 Sketch for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capital, Justice, 1912 2.6%
    17. 17 An Eclogue, 1890 2.6%
    18. 18 Study for mosaic in the Wisconsin State Capital Government and Liberty, 1912 2.6%
    19. 19 Book of Pictures, 1917 2.6%
    20. 20 The Progress of Civilization Science and Art (mural study, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa), 1906 2.6%

    Together these works take 74.6% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 67 works by this artist, of which 30 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 3 of them, with 5.1% of that attention.

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Kunstner og museum

    Kunstner

    Kenyon Cox

    Kenyon Cox: Life and Legacy

    Early Life and Education

    Born: October 27, 1856, in Warren, Ohio.

    Parents: Jacob Dolson Cox and Helen Finney Cox.

    Kenyon Cox initially studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati (formerly the McMicken School of Art). However, he quickly recognized the limited artistic opportunities available in the city.

    Following a visit to the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, he decided to pursue further education at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, hoping it would lead to studies in Europe.

    Parisian Training and Influences

    In 1877, Cox moved to Paris, joining a wave of American artists seeking artistic inspiration. He believed Paris was experiencing a “second renaissance” in art.

    Influential Teachers: Carolus-Duran, Jean-Léon Gérôme, and Alexandre Cabanel at the École des Beaux-Arts.

    He initially studied under Carolus-Duran but became frustrated with what he perceived as a “vulgarity” in Duran’s style.

    Travels throughout France and Italy exposed him to the works of Renaissance masters, profoundly shaping his artistic vision.

    Career in New York and Artistic Style

    In 1882, Cox returned to New York City, where he established himself as a painter and illustrator.

    Illustration Work: He became well-known for his magazine illustrations, which reached a wider audience than his paintings.

    Art Criticism: Cox also wrote unsigned art criticisms for the New York Evening Post, supplementing his income.

    His artistic style leaned towards realism, with a focus on landscapes, portraits, and genre studies. He was known for idealized nudes and traditional treatments of classical themes.

    Teaching and Institutional Involvement

    Art Students League of New York: Cox became a highly influential instructor at the Art Students League, shaping generations of artists. He designed the League’s logo featuring the motto “Nulla Dies Sine Linea” (No Day Without a Line).

    Elected an Associate Academician of the National Academy of Design in 1900 and a full Academician in 1903.

    Founding Member: He was one of the founders and secretary of the National Free Arts League.

    Leadership Roles: Served as president of the National Society of Mural Painters from 1915 to 1919, and held memberships in various prestigious art organizations.

    Major Achievements and Historical Significance

    Cox’s work represented a commitment to classical ideals at a time when modern art movements were emerging. He advocated for careful drawing, modulated color, and the use of allegory and symbolism.

    His writings, such as “Two Ways of Painting,” articulated his views on figurative art versus abstract or representational styles.

    Legacy: Though not a radical innovator, Kenyon Cox played a crucial role in maintaining traditional artistic standards and educating aspiring artists. His influence extended through his teaching and his contributions to the American art establishment.

    Death: March 17, 1919.

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    MLA
    Cox, Kenyon. Study for Christ. 1905, https://wikioo.org/no/art/kenyon-cox-study-for-christ-AS7RMV-en/
    APA
    Cox, Kenyon (1905). Study for Christ [Painting]. https://wikioo.org/no/art/kenyon-cox-study-for-christ-AS7RMV-en/
    Chicago
    Kenyon Cox. Study for Christ. 1905. https://wikioo.org/no/art/kenyon-cox-study-for-christ-AS7RMV-en/
    Harvard
    Cox, Kenyon (1905) Study for Christ. Available at: https://wikioo.org/no/art/kenyon-cox-study-for-christ-AS7RMV-en/

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    Study for Christ — Kenyon Cox

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    1. Hva fanger blikket ditt først, og hvorfor?
    2. Hvilke farger eller former skaper stemningen – og hva er den stemningen?
    3. Se tilbake på Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1908), tidligere i denne guiden. Nevn to ting det har til felles med dette verket, og én ting som er annerledes.
    4. Kenyon Cox var omtrent 49 da dette ble laget. Hva i verket bærer preg av å være skapt av en kunstner i den fasen?
    5. Hva kan kunstneren ha ønsket at du skulle føle?

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    Spørsmål og svar

    Hva er produksjonsåret til "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox?

    "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox ble skapt i 1905.

    Hvor lys er "Study for Christ" totalt sett?

    Den oppfattede lysstyrken til "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox er bright. Den kan tilpasses lysforholdene i det tiltenkte rommet.

    Hvem har skapt "Study for Christ"?

    "Study for Christ" ble skapt av Kenyon Cox. Informasjonen på denne siden beskriver Kenyon Cox sitt originale verk.

    Hvor gammel var Kenyon Cox da "Study for Christ" ble skapt?

    Kenyon Cox var 49 år gammel da Study for Christ ble skapt i 1905. Alderen er beregnet ut fra kunstnerens fødselsår, 1856.

    Hvor harmoniske er fargene i "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox?

    Fargeharmonien i "Study for Christ" er beskrevet som Softly Mixed Palette.

    Hvordan beskrives fargepaletten i "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox?

    Fargepaletten i "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox beskrives som Neutrals. Det er en kortfattet beskrivelse av verkets farger.

    Hvordan laster jeg ned bildet av "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox?

    "Study for Christ" av Kenyon Cox kan lastes ned fra verkets Last ned-side, som nedlasting av et digitalt bilde i høy oppløsning.