William Henry Hunt

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William Henry Hunt was a painter active in the 19th century in England. He excelled at realistic and detailed depictions, and was particularly skilled in the field of watercolor painting. He painted a variety of subjects, including still lifes, genre scenes, and landscapes, but his works, particularly those depicting fruits, flowers, and birds, are highly regarded for their delicate depictions and vivid colors.

William Henry Hunt Biography

Born March 28, 1790 in London , England Entered the Royal Academy in 1807 Exhibited at the Royal Academy for the first time in 1814 Became an associate member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours in 1824 Became a full member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours in 1827 Died February 10, 1854 in London, England (aged 63)

Representative works

A Bird's Nest and Cherries (1825)
Plums and Apricots (1839)
Ripe Plums (1849)
Birds in a Basket (1827)

Hunt's style and achievements

Hunt's work is characterized by realistic and detailed depictions. He carefully observed the details of his subjects and skillfully expressed their textures and the effects of light. In particular, his works depicting fruits, flowers, birds, etc. are captivating with their delicate depictions and vivid colors .

Hunt was particularly skilled in the field of watercolors, and was a full member of the Society of Watercolour Painters. His work was highly regarded in the British art world at the time, and was collected by Queen Victoria.

Hunt is a painter who pursued realism and depicted the beauty of nature with a delicate touch. His works are still loved by many people today and occupy an important place in the history of British painting.