WILLIAM HENRY HUNT, INTERIOR OF WEST HILL VILLA (Painting)
1845
HASMG:1988.5
A painting by William Henry Hunt. Hunt often visited Hastings in the winter months to recuperate. While in Hastings, Hunt would paint local scenes such as boats, the seashore and, when requested, grand houses.When painting, Hunt worked tirelessly, painting from the early morning until dusk to capture the detail of a scene. His dedication and...
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A painting by William Henry Hunt. Hunt often visited Hastings in the winter months to recuperate. While in Hastings, Hunt would paint local scenes such as boats, the seashore and, when requested, grand houses.
When painting, Hunt worked tirelessly, painting from the early morning until dusk to capture the detail of a scene. His dedication and ability saw him develop new watercolour techniques such as using large quantities of opaque white, translucent wash, miniature brushstrokes, and large areas of scratching when painting. These developments significantly influenced later artists, in particular the Pre-Raphaelites.
- Jack Guy, Curating for Change Fellow, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery