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Herbert Spencer

john mclure hamilton, 1895

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

Naam Klas Datum
john mclure hamilton, Herbert Spencer (1895). Publiek domein

De feiten

Kunstenaar
john mclure hamilton wahooart.com/nl/artists/john-mclure-hamilton/
Geboortedatum en -overlijden kunstenaar
1853 – 1936
Geschilderd
1895
Afmetingen origineel werk
45 x 57 cm

Copyright Dit werk bevindt zich in het publiek domein. john mclure hamilton overleed in 1936; het auteursrecht blijft 70 jaar na de dood van de kunstenaar van kracht, waardoor dit in 2006 is verlopen.

Bron: WahooArt.com — geraadpleegd op 23 augustus 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.

Wanneer is dit geschilderd?

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

Shaded: het leven van john mclure hamilton (1853–1936) ▲ dit werk, 1895

Vergelijkbare werken

Kies een van de bovenstaande werken: noem twee overeenkomsten met dit werk en één verschil.

Meer werken om naast dit werk te plaatsen: wahooart.com/nl/art/similar/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/

Kleurenpalet

Gemeten op basis van de afbeelding

    Hoofdkleur

    Walnut #8b5433

    Gecatalogiseerd palet

    • #8B5433
    • #3E1A0D
    • #68361D
    • #A67758
    Palet
    Dark De dominante kleurfamilie in de afbeelding.
    Naam hoofdkleur
    Walnut
    Intensiteit
    Balanced De mate van verzadiging en variatie in de kleuren, variërend van een enkele ingetogen tint tot vele heldere kleuren.
    Contrast
    Gentle De mate waarin de kleuren in helderheid en verzadiging variëren over het gehele kunstwerk.
    Harmonie
    Unified Palette De mate waarin de kleuren samensmelten, van contrasterend tot volledig harmonieus.
    Helderheid
    Shadow Hoe licht of donker het beeld in zijn geheel oogt, van diepe schaduw tot helder hoogtepunt.
    Verzadiging
    Clear Color Presence Hoe puur en krachtig de kleuren zijn, van bijna grijs tot volledig levendig.

    Bron: WahooArt.com — geraadpleegd op 23 augustus 2026

    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton Part 2 · In context

    Kunstenaar en museum

    Herbert Spencer — john mclure hamilton

    Kunstenaar

    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.

    Lees meer op

    Online beschikbaar

    QR-code die linkt naar de downloadpagina van Herbert Spencer

    wahooart.com/nl/art/download/john-mclure-hamilton-herbert-spencer-AQSTVP-en/

    Bronvermelding voor dit kunstwerk

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

    Bron: WahooArt.com — geraadpleegd op 23 augustus 2026

    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.