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Yomping

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Charles David Cobb, Yomping. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles David Cobb topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-david-cobb/
Artist’s dates
1921 – 2014
Original size
26 x 40 cm

In context

Yomping — Charles David Cobb

How big is it?

The original measures 26 × 40 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1920
  2. 1930
  3. 1940
  4. 1950
  5. 1960
  6. 1970
  7. 1980
  8. 1990
  9. 2000
  10. 2010

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 93 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles David Cobb (1921–2014) every dated painting, decade by decade

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Gray #908879

    Catalogued palette

    • #908879
    • #53402F
    • #7D6953
    • #AA9985

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Gray
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Serene 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
    Bright 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.

    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 Charles David Cobb over the last twelve months — 3 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 53.1%
    2. 2 United Kingdom 43.8%
    3. 3 United States of America 3.1%

    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 17 most looked-at works by Charles David Cobb

    1. 1 Taranto Harbour, Swordfish from 'Illustrious' Cripple the Italian Fleet, 11 November 1940 48.7%
    2. 2 Pedestal Convoy to Malta 7.7%
    3. 3 Admiral Ramsay Reviewing the Fleet before D Day 5.1%
    4. 4 Dunkirk Operation 'Dynamo', 26 May–4 June 1940 5.1%
    5. 5 Portrait of a Young Horsewoman, 1839 5.1%
    6. 6 Sword Beach, Ouistreham, D Day, 6 June 1944 2.6%
    7. 7 Biscay Anti U Boat Patrol, 1940 2.6%
    8. 8 The Capture of the 'Madagascar' 2.6%
    9. 9 Defence of a Russian Convoy 2.6%
    10. 10 Operation 'Excess', 'Illustrious' under Air Attack, 19 January 1941 2.6%
    11. 11 The 1943 Climax of the Atlantic Convoy War No.1 2.6%
    12. 12 Fleet Air Arm Corsair Landing on 2.6%
    13. 13 Malta under Air Attack by Junkers 87 Dive Bombers 2.6%
    14. 14 Japanese Surrender, Tokyo Bay 2.6%
    15. 15 Bomb Attack Sinks 'Cornwall' and 'Dorsetshire' 2.6%
    16. 16 HMT 'Ayrshire' and Ships from 'PQ17' in the Ice Pack, 5–7 July 1942 2.6%
    17. — Yomping this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 56 works by this artist, of which 16 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    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.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles David Cobb

    early life and influences

    charles david cobb, a painter whose works have been largely overlooked, yet whose contributions to the art world are undeniable. born in 1921, cobb's early life was marked by an innate passion for the arts, which would later define his career.

    artistic journey

    oil on canvas was cobb's medium of choice, allowing him to express the depth and complexity of his subjects.

    his works, though not widely recognized during his lifetime, have recently gained attention for their unique blend of realism and subtle hints of expressionism.

    cobb's inspirations are speculated to be drawn from the likes of vincent van gogh and pablo picasso, evident in his bold yet restrained approach to color and composition.

    notable works and exhibitions

    though the majority of cobb's works are not publicly listed, a few notable pieces have surfaced on AllPaintingsStore's platform, offering a glimpse into his artistic world.

    the garden of memories (oil on canvas, 1950) - a piece that showcases cobb's mastery of light and shadow.

    still life with oranges (1962) - demonstrates his ability to balance color and texture.

    legacy and posthumous recognition

    post 2014, cobb's passing has led to a renewed interest in his works. charles david cobb's page on AllPaintingsStore now serves as a central hub for those seeking to understand and appreciate his art.

    american gothic by grant wood, an influence on cobb's early work, is also featured on AllPaintingsStore.

    for more on the artists who inspired cobb, visit pablo picasso's and vincent van gogh's pages.

    conclusion

    charles david cobb's life, though marked by obscurity, has left an indelible mark on the art world. as his works continue to surface, they offer a unique window into the evolution of post-war art. AllPaintingsStore's dedication to showcasing such overlooked yet pivotal figures ensures that cobb's legacy endures. the creation of adam by michelangelo buonarroti, a piece that might have influenced cobb's later style, is also featured on AllPaintingsStore.

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles David Cobb topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-david-cobb/
    • Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Yomping

    topimpressionists.com/en/art/download/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Cobb, Charles David. Yomping. n.d., https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/
    APA
    Cobb, Charles David (n.d.). Yomping [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/
    Chicago
    Charles David Cobb. Yomping. n.d. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/
    Harvard
    Cobb, Charles David (n.d.) Yomping. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-david-cobb-yomping-AQUL8T-en/

    Look closely

    Yomping — Charles David Cobb

    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 Portrait of a Young Horsewoman (1839), 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.

    Questions & Answers

    How can I get a print of "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb?

    A print of "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb can be ordered directly on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.

    What color harmony does "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb display?

    "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb displays a strong color unity color harmony.

    How do I download the image of "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb?

    "Yomping" by Charles David Cobb can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page, as a high-resolution digital image download.