Artwork

Family Group

Family Group, by Sturtevant J. Hamblin, oil, 1845
Family Group, by Sturtevant J. Hamblin, oil, 1845

Family Group is an oil painting by Sturtevant J. Hamblin. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Family Group is an oil painting created by Sturtevant J. Hamblin in 1845. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a family of three: a woman, a young girl, and a man, arranged in a formal composition. The figures are characterized by their attire and accessories, conveying a sense of dignity and restraint.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a formal and subdued color palette, with a plain gray background and a brown stripe at the bottom. The figures are rendered in detail, with attention to their clothing and accessories, creating a sense of seriousness and solemnity.

Artist & collection