William Morris Hunt
William Morris Hunt, a prominent figure in 19th-century Boston art, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. Hunt came from a prestigious family, which included his brother, Richard Morris Hunt. He was distinguished for his progressive brushwork, palette, and composition. In addition, he stood out as an accomplished teacher and prolific writer. His vibrant and unconventional artistic approach, honed during his European studies under influential mentors, led him to champion the Barbizon style in the United States.
William Morris Hunt, Magnolia, Swinging in a Foggy Morning, from Studio Door, Looking Seaward, 1877, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 30", Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1883, Dayton Art Institute, March 1965, Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984, Exhibited: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, April 29, 1883; "A Quest for Beauty," Brattleboro Museum, Vermont, 1998, Published: "A Fine Collection of the Works of William M. Hunt-Public Exhibition at the Former Studio of the Artist- Arrangements for the Sale," Boston Post, January 20, 1880, Inquire For Price
William Morris Hunt, Landscape at Dusk, Charcoal on Paper, 4.25" x 7.25", $1,200
William Morris Hunt, Labor, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, 29" x 38.375", SOLD
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