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George Washington Thomas Lambert, Chiswick house, middlesex. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
George Washington Thomas Lambert topimpressionists.com/en/artists/george-washington-thomas-lambert/
Artist’s dates
1873 – 1930

In context

Chiswick house, middlesex — George Washington Thomas Lambert

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1870
  2. 1880
  3. 1890
  4. 1900
  5. 1910
  6. 1920
  7. 1930

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 57 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of George Washington Thomas Lambert (1873–1930) every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1920 Main working years: 1920–1927 Late works: from 1927

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. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

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

    Espresso #4e4414

    Catalogued palette

    • #4E4414
    • #110D03
    • #86815D
    • #ABAFA6

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    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement 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
    Shadow 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 George Washington Thomas Lambert over the last twelve months — 7 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 76.5%
    2. 2 Australia 5.9%
    3. 3 United States of America 5.9%
    4. 4 United Kingdom 2.9%
    5. 5 Hong Kong 2.9%
    6. 6 Malaysia 2.9%
    7. 7 Singapore 2.9%

    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 George Washington Thomas Lambert

    1. 1 Recumbant figure, 1927 5.9%
    2. 2 The Charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba, 1917, 1920 5.9%
    3. 3 Lmabert Equestrian Portrait of a Boy 5.9%
    4. 4 Holiday In Essex 5.9%
    5. 5 Fonthill Redivivus, Wiltshire 5.9%
    6. 6 A sergeant of the Light Horse, 1920 2.9%
    7. 7 George Judah Cohen, 1925 2.9%
    8. 8 Study of soldier for, 1920 2.9%
    9. 9 Landscape With Figures 2.9%
    10. 10 A River Landscape Flanked By Trees 2.9%
    11. 11 Portrait Group 2.9%
    12. 12 The Ruins Of Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire 2.9%
    13. 13 Self Portrait with Gladioli 2.9%
    14. 14 Mrs annie murdoch 2.9%
    15. 15 Diogenes Throwing Away His Bowl 2.9%
    16. 16 A View Of Box Hill, Surrey 2.9%
    17. 17 The anzacs 2.9%
    18. 18 Pastoral Scene With A Peasant Family - 2.9%
    19. 19 Ruins Of Leybourne Castle, Kent, From The South West 2.9%
    20. — Chiswick house, middlesex this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 70.1% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 114 works by this artist, of which 29 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

    George Washington Thomas Lambert

    Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia

    early life and artistic beginnings

    george washington thomas lambert, a posthumous son of george washington lambert from baltimore, maryland, was born in 1873 in st. petersburg, russia. this australian artist, known for his captivating portrait paintings and war art during the first world war, left an indelible mark on the art world.

    artistic career and notable works

    lambert's artistic journey began with exhibiting his works at the society of artists, sydney in 1894. his notable contributions include:

    lambert's war art: as an official war artist attached to the australian imperial force from 1917 to 1920, he created numerous sketches and paintings in palestine and gallipoli.

    portrait painting: his portrait works are a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.

    legacy and influence

    lambert's legacy extends beyond his own work, with his son maurice lambert, a noted sculptor and associate of the royal academy. his influence can be seen in various australian art pieces, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage.

    notable mentions and artistic footprints

    * [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert) - explore lambert's artworks on AllPaintingsStore. * [https://wikipedia.org](http://wikipedia.org) - delve into the world of art and its history with wikipedia.

    las meninas or the family of philip iv by diego velazquez, a masterpiece showcasing the artist's skill in capturing royalty.

    the third of may, 1808 the execution by francisco de goya, reflecting the turmoil of war through art.

    conclusion

    george washington thomas lambert's life, though marked by posthumous birth and a relatively short span, has left an enduring impact on australian art. his legacy, intertwined with the country's war history and the artistic community, continues to inspire. as we reflect on his life and works, we are reminded of the profound influence one individual can have on the world of art.

    view lambert's artworks on [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert)

    discover more about australian art and its history on [https://wikipedia.org](http://wikipedia.org)

    references:

    george washington thomas lambert, AllPaintingsStore

    australian art, wikipedia

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Lambert, George Washington Thomas. Chiswick house, middlesex. n.d., https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/george-washington-thomas-lambert-chiswick-house-middlesex-9HTPAA-en/
    APA
    Lambert, George Washington Thomas (n.d.). Chiswick house, middlesex [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/george-washington-thomas-lambert-chiswick-house-middlesex-9HTPAA-en/
    Chicago
    George Washington Thomas Lambert. Chiswick house, middlesex. n.d. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/george-washington-thomas-lambert-chiswick-house-middlesex-9HTPAA-en/
    Harvard
    Lambert, George Washington Thomas (n.d.) Chiswick house, middlesex. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/george-washington-thomas-lambert-chiswick-house-middlesex-9HTPAA-en/

    Look closely

    Chiswick house, middlesex — George Washington Thomas Lambert

    Look closely

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    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: buildings. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at Anzac, the landing 1915 (1920), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

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    Questions & Answers

    Is "Chiswick house, middlesex" by George Washington Thomas Lambert a portrait, landscape or square composition?

    The format of "Chiswick house, middlesex" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

    Why is the copyright status of "Chiswick house, middlesex" what it is?

    The copyright status of "Chiswick house, middlesex" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1930.

    Can I examine "Chiswick house, middlesex" in more detail?

    The X-Ray page of "Chiswick house, middlesex" by George Washington Thomas Lambert is an interactive viewer that lets you slide through eleven optical layers of the artwork's image, including an X-ray style view.