I'm curious how you even came across this watercolor by William Henry Hunt. Hunt's work, although celebrated in his own lifetime, was almost completely forgotten by the early 20th century. His watercolors are still relatively unknown, especially in America. This particular work by the artist was the first example to enter the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but it is far from famous.
The reason I ask is that I came across the artist by accident in 1976 and have been studying his work ever since. I believe that Hunt was one of the most interesting British artists of the 19th century, and certainly one of the most influential.
Thank you for posting this image and allowing others to become aware of an artist who should never have been forgotten.
Hi Sparky! I saw some of Hunt's work on WikiGallery and went hunting for different works of his. This one really spoke to me in how differently people lived than we do today in America, as well as the sheer artistic appeal.
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Hi,
I'm curious how you even came across this watercolor by William Henry Hunt. Hunt's work, although celebrated in his own lifetime, was almost completely forgotten by the early 20th century. His watercolors are still relatively unknown, especially in America. This particular work by the artist was the first example to enter the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but it is far from famous.
The reason I ask is that I came across the artist by accident in 1976 and have been studying his work ever since. I believe that Hunt was one of the most interesting British artists of the 19th century, and certainly one of the most influential.
Thank you for posting this image and allowing others to become aware of an artist who should never have been forgotten.
Craig Englund
Beautiful! Almost sculptural, or tactile... I'm not sure what adjectives to use, but the painting gives a real sense of texture, volume, and solidity.
Hi Sparky! I saw some of Hunt's work on WikiGallery and went hunting for different works of his. This one really spoke to me in how differently people lived than we do today in America, as well as the sheer artistic appeal.
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