Who painted Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott?

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott was painted by William Morris Hunt in 1867.

Where can I see Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott?

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott?

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott

William Morris Hunt , 1867

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott is an oil painting by the Realist artist William Morris Hunt. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Lt.

About this work

Overview

Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott is a portrait painted in oil in 1867 by American artist William Morris Hunt. The work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a military officer, Lt. Huntington Frothingham Wolcott, in a dark uniform with a sword at his side, set against a cloudy sky and a body of water. His crossed arms convey a sense of confidence and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies the realism movement, characterized by its attention to detail and use of color to create depth and texture. Hunt's skillful rendering of the subject's attire and surroundings demonstrates his technical proficiency.

History & Provenance

William Morris Hunt was trained in Paris under Jean-François Millet and later helped establish a Barbizon-style group in the United States. As Boston's leading portraitist, he worked in various mediums, including landscape, lithography, and sculpture.