Artwork
Cyril Benoni Holman Hunt
Cyril Benoni Holman Hunt is an oil painting by William Holman Hunt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cyril Benoni Holman Hunt is a portrait painted in oil by William Holman Hunt in 1890. It depicts the artist's son, showcasing Hunt's characteristic attention to detail and use of color.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Cyril Benoni Holman Hunt as a young man, standing by a river with trees behind him. He is dressed in a dark jacket and red bow tie, holding a straw hat. The subject's direct gaze and subtle expression invite the viewer to engage with the portrait.
Technique & Style
The portrait is notable for its high level of detail, with intricate textures and colors that create a sense of realism. The artist's use of oil paint allows for layered, nuanced rendering of the subject's face and the background landscape.
Context
As a work by a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Cyril Benoni Holman Hunt reflects the movement's emphasis on truth to nature and attention to detail. The painting is characteristic of Hunt's later career, which was marked by precise observation and allegorical richness.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Holman Hunt (2 April 1827 – 7 September 1910) was an English painter and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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