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Herbert Spencer

john mclure hamilton, 1895

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

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john mclure hamilton, Herbert Spencer (1895). Libre de droits.

Informations clés

Artiste
john mclure hamilton wahooart.com/fr/artists/john-mclure-hamilton/
Dates de l'artiste
1853 – 1936
Peinture
1895
Dimensions originales
45 x 57 cm

Copyright Cette œuvre est dans le domaine public. john mclure hamilton est décédé(e) en 1936 ; le droit d'auteur dure 70 ans après le décès de l'artiste, il a donc pris fin en 2006.

Source : WahooArt.com — consulté le 23 août 2026

Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton

How big is it?

The original measures 45 × 57 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Date de création

  1. 1850
  2. 1860
  3. 1870
  4. 1880
  5. 1890
  6. 1900
  7. 1910
  8. 1920
  9. 1930

Ombré : la vie de john mclure hamilton (1853–1936) ▲ cette œuvre, 1895

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Palette de couleurs

Mesuré à partir de l'image

    Couleur principale

    Walnut #8b5433

    Palette enregistrée

    • #8B5433
    • #3E1A0D
    • #68361D
    • #A67758
    Palette
    Dark La famille de couleurs dominante dans l'image.
    Couleur principale
    Walnut
    Intensité
    Balanced Le degré de saturation et la variété des couleurs, allant d'une teinte unique et atténuée à une multitude de nuances éclatantes.
    Contraste
    Gentle Le degré de variation de la luminosité et de la saturation des couleurs à travers l'œuvre.
    Harmonie
    Unified Palette L'harmonie des couleurs, de leur contraste à leur parfaite unité.
    Luminosité
    Shadow Le degré de luminosité ou d'obscurité de l'image dans son ensemble, des ombres profondes aux hautes lumières éclatantes.
    Saturation
    Clear Color Presence La pureté et l'intensité des couleurs, allant d'un gris presque imperceptible à une vivacité totale.

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    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton Part 2 · In context

    Artiste et musée

    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton

    Artiste

    john mclure hamilton

    John McLure Hamilton: A Portraitist Bridging Cultures

    John McLure Hamilton (1853-1936) stands as a singular figure in the annals of American art history—a painter who seamlessly traversed continents and embraced diverse artistic traditions, ultimately establishing himself as one of Britain’s most celebrated portraitists. Born in Philadelphia to Scottish parents, Hamilton possessed an innate curiosity that propelled him beyond the confines of his birthplace, embarking on a lifelong journey of intellectual and artistic exploration. His formative years were spent honing his skills at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Thomas Eakins, arguably one of America’s foremost realist painters—a connection that profoundly shaped Hamilton's aesthetic sensibilities and instilled in him an unwavering commitment to meticulous observation and anatomical accuracy.

    Early Influences: Hamilton’s artistic vision was nurtured by a rich tapestry of influences. Beyond Eakins, he absorbed inspiration from Impressionism, particularly the vibrant palettes and fleeting effects of light championed by Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. These encounters instilled in him a desire to capture not merely likeness but also the essence of his subjects—their moods, emotions, and inner lives.

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    Citer cette œuvre

    MLA
    hamilton, john mclure. Herbert Spencer. 1895, https://wahooart.com/fr/art/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/
    APA
    hamilton, john mclure (1895). Herbert Spencer [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/fr/art/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/
    Chicago
    john mclure hamilton. Herbert Spencer. 1895. https://wahooart.com/fr/art/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/
    Harvard
    hamilton, john mclure (1895) Herbert Spencer. Available at: https://wahooart.com/fr/art/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/

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    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at (Edward) Onslow Ford (1893), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. john mclure hamilton was about 42 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.