Who painted The Meeting of Hetty and Hist?

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist was painted by T. H. Matteson in 1857.

Where can I see The Meeting of Hetty and Hist?

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What movement is The Meeting of Hetty and Hist?

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of The Meeting of Hetty and Hist?

Museum-quality prints of The Meeting of Hetty and Hist are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist

T. H. Matteson , 1857

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist is an oil painting by the Realist artist T. H. Matteson. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Meeting of Hetty and Hist is a 1857 oil painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson, an American artist known for historical and religious works. It is now held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two women, Hetty and Hist, seated in a forest, engaged in a moment of interaction. The scene is likely drawn from a literary source, possibly the narratives of James Fenimore Cooper.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Matteson's attention to detail and adherence to the Realism movement, characterized by its faithful representation of the visual world.

History & Provenance

Tompkins Harrison Matteson, born in 1813, trained at the National Academy of Design and was influenced by William Sidney Mount. His work, The Meeting of Hetty and Hist, reflects his artistic background and stylistic inclinations.