Who painted Martin Luther Hurlbut?

Martin Luther Hurlbut was painted by John Neagle in 1840.

Where can I see Martin Luther Hurlbut?

Martin Luther Hurlbut is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Martin Luther Hurlbut?

Martin Luther Hurlbut is associated with American Folk Art.

Artwork

Martin Luther Hurlbut

John Neagle , 1840

Martin Luther Hurlbut is an unspecified painting by the American Folk Art artist John Neagle. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The painting *Martin Luther Hurlbut* is a portrait created by John Neagle in 1840. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, Martin Luther Hurlbut, dressed in formal attire, with a calm demeanor. His facial features and clothing are rendered in detail, conveying a sense of individual character.

Technique & Style

Neagle employed soft brushstrokes to achieve a smooth, nuanced transition between light and shadow on the subject's skin, creating a subtle, glowing effect. This technique is reminiscent of sfumato, a method used to produce a soft, hazy effect by layering thin glazes of paint.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Neagle

John Neagle (November 4, 1796 – September 17, 1865) was a fashionable American painter, primarily of portraits, during the first half of the 19th century in Philadelphia.