William Balfour Ker

William Balfour Ker (American, 1877–1918) has 3 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

William Balfour Ker also known simply as Balfour Ker, and sometimes written Balfour-Ker was a Canadian-American artist whose paintings appeared in popular magazines such as Life and The Delineator, and were widely reproduced in postcards and posters. A declared socialist, some of his most popular work depicts issues of class struggle and poverty. His work also appeared in advertisements for Liberty bonds and war savings stamps during World War I.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of William Balfour Ker's work on the site falls under Posters (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Art Nouveau (2), Expressionism (1).

Culture: Canadian (3).

By orientation: 2 landscape, 1 portrait.

Other American artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Charles Dana Gibson — 1,164 artworks
• John Singer Sargent — 728 artworks
• Joseph Pennell — 676 artworks
• Udo Keppler — 629 artworks
• Thomas Nast — 488 artworks
• Edwin Austin Abbey — 461 artworks
• George Wesley Bellows — 401 artworks
• Mary Cassatt — 275 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 3 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many William Balfour Ker artworks does Archive Lane have?

3 public-domain artworks by William Balfour Ker are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was William Balfour Ker?

William Balfour Ker is catalogued as American (born 1877, died 1918).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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