Artwork
Julia Hulbert Hubbard
Julia Hulbert Hubbard is an oil painting. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
Julia Hulbert Hubbard is an oil painting executed on a canvas support, created in 1849. The work measures 76.2 cm in height and 63.5 cm in width. As a portrait from the mid-nineteenth century produced in the United States, it adheres to the traditional oil-on-canvas medium characteristic of the period's formal portraiture.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in the United States, and its artist remains unidentified, being described in the museum’s records as anonymous.
Julia Hulbert Hubbard is an oil-on‑canvas painting dated 1849. The work is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art under accession number 1946.432, indicating it entered the museum’s collection in that year. No earlier owners or commission details are recorded in the available sources.
The painting was created in the United States, and its artist remains unidentified, being described in the museum’s records as anonymous. Its medium is oil paint on canvas, with dimensions of approximately 76.2 cm in height and 63.5 cm in width.
The painting is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued under the accession number 1946.432. It was created in the United States in 1849 and is executed in oil paint on canvas.
No exhibition history beyond its presence in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection is documented in the available sources.
Context
Julia Hulbert Hubbard was an American painter active in the mid-19th century. The work was created in the United States in 1849 using oil on canvas, measuring 76.2 cm by 63.5 cm. It is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection and was cataloged in 1946 under the identifier 1946.432. The painting is recognized as an example of 19th-century American portraiture and reflects the artistic trends of the period in which Julia Hulbert Hubbard was working.
Overview
The work is an oil painting titled “Julia Hulbert Hubbard.” It depicts a seated woman with dark hair, wearing a black dress accented by a white lace collar and a modest brooch at her throat. The composition places her against a muted green backdrop that suggests an outdoor setting with a fence and distant trees.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter’s serious expression and softly illuminated face convey a contemplative mood. The restrained attire and simple jewelry emphasize modesty, while the gentle lighting highlights the texture of her skin against the darker garment, suggesting an intimate, personal portrayal rather than a formal display.
Artist & collection
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Retrato de señora
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