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A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839 (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum
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A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839 (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum
652068 A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839 (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 27.3x17.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864). Pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic. Signed and dated 1839. 27.3 x 17.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23294224
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022012upload 1830s 1839 Awaiting Bench British Art British Art On Paper Brown Child Labour Collar Destitute Direct Gaze Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Gum Arabic Hardship Heightened Heightening Kitchenware Looking At Camera Natural Light Neckwear One Boy Only Opressed Outer Garment Pencil Pencil Drawing Pitcher Seating Service Social Issues Third Class Using Hands Victorian Art Wait Waiting Water Color Water Colour William Henry Hunt Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Interior Decoration Occupation Portrait Style Portraiture Youthful
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A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher, 1839
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is a captivating print that showcases the artistic brilliance of William Henry Hunt. This pencil and watercolour masterpiece, heightened with gum arabic, captures the essence of early nineteenth-century Victorian art. In this portrait-style composition, we see a young boy seated on a bench, his gaze fixed directly at the camera. The natural light illuminates his face and highlights the fine details of his clothing - a brown jacket and neck collar. His hat rests beside him while he clutches onto a pitcher. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings out the boy's impoverished circumstances. With an air of waiting and anticipation in his posture, he seems destitute yet resilient. The close-up perspective allows us to empathize with his plight and contemplate social issues prevalent during that time. Hunt's use of watercolour adds depth and richness to this piece, creating an atmosphere that transports us back to the 1830s. The color palette evokes warmth despite the somber subject matter. This artwork serves as both an exquisite example of British art on paper and as a poignant reminder of childhood struggles in nineteenth-century society. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as poverty, occupation, and human resilience. Displayed against an interior decor backdrop in this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, "A Boy Seated on a Bench with a Pitcher" stands as testament to Hunt's mastery in capturing emotion through portraiture.
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