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Hinman B. Hurlbut

John Henry Witt

1874

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

American Impressionism Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Hinman B. Hurlbut is a 1874 unspecified by John Henry Witt, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: John Henry Witt
When & what style?: 1874 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows an older man in a dark suit, white shirt, and bow tie. He’s holding a folded piece of paper with a cross-shaped pin on it. The background is mostly dark with a hint of red on the left side. The man’s serious expression and the pin suggest he might have been someone important—maybe a judge or politician. The way the light hits his face and the dark background makes him stand out. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow.