Artwork
Hinman B. Hurlbut
Hinman B. Hurlbut is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Harrison Witt. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This oil painting, titled Hinman B.
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Technique & Style
The composition focuses entirely on the sitter, adhering to traditional portraiture conventions of the period through its medium and format.
Executed in 1874, this portrait depicts Hinman B. Hurlbut using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 97.8 cm in height by 76.9 cm in width. Classified as a painting within the portrait genre, the piece was created by John Henry Witt.
The materials and dimensions are consistent across records identifying the object held by the Cleveland Museum of Art. The composition focuses entirely on the sitter, adhering to traditional portraiture conventions of the period through its medium and format.
History & Provenance
The work titled Hinman B. Hurlbut is an 1874 oil on canvas portrait painted by John Henry Witt (also recorded as John Harrison Witt). It was created as a likeness of Hinman B. Hurlbut and measures 97.8 cm by 76.9 cm. The painting entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it has been catalogued under accession number 489.1915 and remains on view; no earlier owners or sales are documented. The work’s inception is recorded as 1874‑01‑01, confirming its date of creation.
The portrait of Hinman B. Hurlbut by John Henry Witt is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it forms part of the museum's collection. Its accession number is recorded as 489.1915. Painted in 1874, the work is executed in oil on canvas and measures 97.8 cm in height by 76.9 cm in width. The available documentation does not record any specific past exhibitions for the painting.
Overview
This oil painting, titled Hinman B. Hurlbut, was completed by John Henry Witt in 1874. It presents a formal portrait of its namesake, Hinman B. Hurlbut, an important figure whose likeness is preserved in this work. The piece is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, serving as a historical record of both the sitter and the artistic practices of the period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures Hinman B. Hurlbut as a composed and resolute individual. Dressed in a dark suit and bow tie, he holds a folded paper adorned with a pin or badge, suggesting his professional or civic engagement. His calm yet firm expression, accentuated by focused lighting on his face, conveys a sense of authority and seriousness. The portrayal emphasizes his public persona and the respect he commanded.
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Artist & collection
Menno David Graaf van Limburg Stirum (1807–1891). Adjudant des konings, luitenant-generaal
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Charles Martin Strick Humphreys
Jacob Christiaan Koningsberger (1867-1951). Chairman of the People's Council (1918-19)
Peter A. B. Widener
Jacob Christiaan Koningsberger (1867-1951). Chairman of the People's Council (1918-19)
Carll H. de Silver
Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (1813-1900). Graficus, directeur van de Graveerschool en van het Rijksmuseum
Edward Guthrie Kennedy
Paul Sinebrychoff nuorempi
Untitled- Hinman B. Hurlbut