WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

British, 1790-1864

William Henry Hunt was a painter and watercolorist of fruit and flowers, landscapes and rustic genre. Hunt’s works influenced many Victorian artists. His parents decided on an artistic career for him, due to a deformity in his legs, which made it difficult for him to walk. He was apprenticed to John Varley in about 1804, and one of his fellow pupils was John Linnell. The two artists liked each other's work and went on sketching tours together, including one to Hastings in 1809. In 1807, Hunt began to exhibit oils at the RA and in 1808 entered RA schools. By 1815, he had set up on his own as a rustic and architectural painter. Hunt was elected to the ARWS in 1824 and the Old Watercolour Society in 1826. From about 1827, he began to paint fruit and flowers and candlelight scenes. Over the years his technique also changed. Using body-color, he developed an individual method of hatching and stippling over a white ground, similar to that of Myles Birket Foster.

William Henry Hunt19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table, Circa 1833

$26,954

19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table

By William Henry Hunt

Located in London, GB

Collections: Muir Hetherington; Sir John and Lady Witt, acquired 1974; By descent to 2015. Literature: Tom Jones (ed.), William Henry Hunt 1790-1864, exh. cat., 1981, no. 145 (Girl in a bedroom); John Witt, William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) Life and Work, London, 1982, no. 553, p. 194, colour pl. 16. Exhibited: Wolverhampton, Central Art Gallery, Preston, Harris Museum and Art Gallery and Hastings, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, William Henry Hunt 1790-1864, 1981, no. 145 as Girl in a bedroom (Lent by Sir John & Lady Witt) Framed dimensions: 20 x 20.75 inches This unusually charming and well-preserved watercolour was painted by William Henry Hunt in around 1833. Almost certainly depicting his young wife, Sarah, possibly in the interior of her family home at Bramley in Hampshire. This work shows Hunt’s remarkable virtuosity as a watercolourist, Hunt, for example, articulates the profile of his young wife, by leaving a reserve of white paper to suggest the light modelling her features. Throughout the 1830s Hunt made a sequence of richly painted interior views of both domestic and agricultural spaces which pay scrupulous attention to detail. Hunt was born in London, the son of a tin-plate worker and japanner. J. L. Roget recorded the observation of Hunt’s uncle: ‘nervy, little Billy Hunt… was always a poor cripple, and as he was fit for nothing, they made an artist of him.’ At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to the landscape painter John Varley for seven years, moving to live with Varley at 18 Broad Street, Golden Square, London. There he made close friends with both John Linnell and William Mulready. Hunt worked at the ‘Monro Academy’, at 8 Adelphi Terrace, London, the house of Dr Thomas Monro, an enthusiastic patron of landscape watercolourists. Through Monro, Hunt was introduced to the 5th Earl of Essex...

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19th Century Old Masters WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Watercolor, Pencil

William Henry HuntWilliam Henry Hunt (1790-1864) - Watercolour, Cavalier Seated by Steps, Unknown

$606

William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) - Watercolour, Cavalier Seated by Steps

By William Henry Hunt

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming study of a Cavalier seating on street side steps with his head resting in his hand. The artist captures the young man in fine detail, paying attention to the soft, natural...

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Early 19th Century WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Watercolor

William Henry HuntBird's Nest, Victorian 19th Century Royal Academy Oil

$6,738

Bird's Nest, Victorian 19th Century Royal Academy Oil

By William Henry Hunt

Located in London, GB

William Henry Hunt 1790 - 1864 Bird's Nest Oil on canvas Image size: 11½ x 8⅜ inches William Henry Hunt was a painter and watercolourist of fruit and flowers, landscapes and rust...

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19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Oil, Canvas

19th century French or Flemish school19th century French or Flemish Still life of fruit, original frame, circa 1880

$2,450

H 16.5 in W 14.5 in

19th century French or Flemish Still life of fruit, original frame

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very High quality French or Flemish still life of fruit. Framed in its original 19th-century hand-made counted corner frame the painting is a wond...

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1880s Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Oliver Clare19th Century pair of still life oil paintings of fruit and flowers, 1892

$3,908

H 13 in W 16 in D 3 in

19th Century pair of still life oil paintings of fruit and flowers

By Oliver Clare

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

***PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 13 INCHES X 16 INCHES*** Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Fruit & Still Life of Flowers Oil on canvas, pair, both signed & dated ‘92 Image size: 6 inches x 9 inches (each) Size including frame: 13 inches x 16 inches (each) An appealing pair of still life paintings by Oliver Clare. The first painting shows primroses and lilac blossom next to a red berry. In the second, damsons can be seen next to apples and a strawberry. Oliver Clare was born in Birmingham in 1853, the son of the flower artist George Clare (1839-1890) and his wife Elizabeth Bowen. His brother Vincent Clare (1856-1917) also became an artist and both would have received tuition from their father who influenced their style and subject matter. At the age of 18 he enlisted as a soldier in the Kings Own regiment, but gave this up to become a full time artist. Like his father, Clare specialised in still life paintings, containing fruit and garden flowers, often on mossy banks. Sometime after 1871, he moved to London where he married Emma Mary Webb...

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19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Jan Luyken (1649–1712)17th Century Dutch Old Master Ink Drawing Christ on the Cross Many Figures 1674, 1674

$2,048Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 11 in

17th Century Dutch Old Master Ink Drawing Christ on the Cross Many Figures 1674

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Christ on the Cross attributed to Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649–1712) inscribed 1674 upper corner pencil drawing, watercolor and ink wash on paper over oard, framed framed: 12 x 11 inches ...

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17th Century Old Masters WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Color Pencil, Ink, Watercolor

ErtéCostume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970, 1970

$3,739

H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 0.12 in

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970

By Erté

Located in Roma, IT

Costume Design is a modern artwork realized in 1970s by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. I...

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20th Century Art Deco WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Gouache

Vincent Clare19th Century Vintage Still Life Painting by Vincent Clare. Victorian art., 1855-1930

$2,103

H 8.66 in W 11.81 in

19th Century Vintage Still Life Painting by Vincent Clare. Victorian art.

By Vincent Clare

Located in PARIS, FR

Conditions: Very good overall condition. Edge right, visible under UV Light, minor retouching (5mm). The frame is period frame original baring stickers from Galleries in London. Di...

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Late 19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Oil

Frederick J StanierVictorian Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit Peaches Grapes on Platter

$917Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.25 in W 10 in

Victorian Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit Peaches Grapes on Platter

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Fruit by Frederick J Stanier (1830-c.1912) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 8.25 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: a few minor scuffs and m...

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19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Oil, Canvas

William Hughes19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge, 1879

$2,950

H 14 in W 16 in

19th century English study of Apples and fruit on a ledge

By William Hughes

Located in Woodbury, CT

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

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1870s Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Henry George Todd19th century English still life of Strawberries in a landscape with butterfly, 1878

$6,950

H 19 in W 22 in

19th century English still life of Strawberries in a landscape with butterfly

By Henry George Todd

Located in Woodbury, CT

Henry George Todd (British, fl. late 19th century) Still Life of Strawberries with Butterfly Signed and dated 1878, lower left Oil on canvas Presented in an ornate giltwood frame wit...

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1870s Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Lucienne LemercierAntique French 19th century Still life of flowers in a basket, 1886

$2,065Sale Price|30% Off

H 20 in W 27 in

Antique French 19th century Still life of flowers in a basket

Located in Woodbury, CT

Lucienne Lemercier was a French painter from the latter part of the 19th century through the early 20th century. She came from a family of creative people and took to painting at a...

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1880s Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Oliver Clare19th Century still life oil painting of apples, grapes & other fruit, C1890

$4,245

H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 2.5 in

19th Century still life oil painting of apples, grapes & other fruit

By Oliver Clare

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Apples, Grapes & Other Fruit Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 17.5 inches x 13.5 inches Size including frame: 23.5 inches x 19.5 inches A lovely still life painting of fruit by Oliver Clare. Apples, black grapes and plums can be seen together with a strawberry and gooseberries. The fruit is shown lying amongst foliage and trailing ivy on a woodland bank. Oliver Clare was born in Birmingham in 1853, the son of the flower artist George Clare (1839-1890) and his wife Elizabeth Bowen. His brother Vincent Clare (1856-1917) also became an artist and both would have received tuition from their father who influenced their style and subject matter. At the age of 18 he enlisted as a soldier in the Kings Own regiment, but gave this up to become a full time artist. Like his father, Clare specialised in still life paintings, containing fruit and garden flowers, often on mossy banks. Sometime after 1871, he moved to London where he married Emma Mary Webb...

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19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville19th Century still life oil painting of fruit, C1890

$3,975

H 23.25 in W 26.25 in D 3 in

19th Century still life oil painting of fruit

By Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville French, (1852-1941) Still Life of Fruit in a Basket Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 14.5 inches x 17.5 inches Size including frame: 23.25 inches x ...

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19th Century Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Canvas, Oil

Oliver ClareVictorian still lives of fruit and Plums on a mossy bank landscape, Circa 1880

$3,500Sale Price|29% Off

H 16 in W 14 in

Victorian still lives of fruit and Plums on a mossy bank landscape

By Oliver Clare

Located in Woodbury, CT

This exquisite painting by renowned Victorian English artist Oliver Clare beautifully captures a vibrant still life of fruit on a mossy bank. The composition is a testament to Clar...

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1880s Victorian WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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William Henry HuntWilliam Henry Hunt, Portrait Of A Restful Man In A Doorway, c. 1850

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H 23 in W 17.5 in

William Henry Hunt, Portrait Of A Restful Man In A Doorway

By William Henry Hunt

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This charming mid-19th-century watercolour by British artist William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) depicts an older gentleman resting in a cottage doorway. The son of a tinplate maker, Hun...

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1850s English School WILLIAM HENRY HUNT Art

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Paper, Watercolor

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