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Fauvism & Expressionism · c. 1922–1932

The Circus Rider

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The Circus Rider (c. 1922–1932) by Marc Chagall. Its palette is led by dark muted blue (#1f3748, 35%) and slate (#475c5d, 21%), with accents of dark crimson sienna, rich sienna, pigeon grey and pale grey. Overall the canvas is mid-toned, moderately saturated and cool.

Palette

Color families

Blue 55%, Gray 24%, Brown 11%, Red 5%, Green 2%

Measurements

Lightness
0.41
Contrast
0.34
Vividness
0.052
Warmth
-0.60
Complexity
160 cells
Hue range
0.58
Focus
0.00

Details

Date
c. 1922–1932
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
23 × 18 cm
Made in
France
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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