Henry Inman Collection
Henry Inman was a renowned American artist who captured the essence of his subjects with great skill and precision
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Henry Inman was a renowned American artist who captured the essence of his subjects with great skill and precision. One of his notable works is "Mount Vernon with hidden silhouette of George Washington, " painted in 1832. In this masterpiece, Inman cleverly concealed the iconic figure of George Washington within the landscape, paying homage to one of America's founding fathers. In addition to historical figures, Inman also portrayed prominent individuals from various fields. For instance, he immortalized Charles Fenno Hoffman, an influential American author and poet known for editing The Knickerbocker magazine. Inman's depiction captures Hoffman's intellectual aura and literary prowess. Another captivating piece by Henry Inman is "Mr. Hackett, in the Character of Rip Van Winkle. " Painted around 1832, this portrait showcases actor Mr. Hackett embodying the legendary character from Washington Irving's famous tale. With meticulous attention to detail, Inman brings Rip Van Winkle to life on canvas. In exploring different facets of society during his time, it also depicted Native Americans such as Tenskwatawa and Kish-Kallo-Wa from the Algonquian-Tribe Shawnee family. Through these paintings created between 1830-1833, he offers a glimpse into their rich culture and heritage. Furthermore, Daniel Embury stands out among his subjects—a man whose personality shines through in every brushstroke captured by Inman circa 1830. Not limited to portraits alone, it also delved into historical events like Chief Justice John Marshall's legacy after 1831 as depicted by James Reid Lambdin or Sequoyah’s contribution to Cherokee history around 1830. Lastly but not least importantly are Big Buffalo (Chippewa) and Catahecassa—two powerful Native American leaders immortalized by Henry Inman between 1832-1833; their strength emanates from the canvas.