Eleanor Hardy Bunker

Dennis Miller Bunker

Created:
Movement:
1890
Impressionism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Impressionistic Realism
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Dimensions:
24 x 20 7/8 in. (61 x 53 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Expert
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Eleanor Hardy Bunker by Dennis Miller Bunker

Artist: Dennis Miller Bunker

Title: Eleanor Hardy Bunker

Date: 1890

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Context

Dennis Miller Bunker, an American painter associated with the American Impressionism movement, created "Eleanor Hardy Bunker" in 1890. This portrait exemplifies Bunker's skill in capturing the subtleties of light and texture, hallmarks of his impressionistic style. The painting is significant for its intimate portrayal of the artist's wife, reflecting both personal and artistic dimensions. Bunker's work, though limited by his untimely death at the age of 29, contributed to the development of American Impressionism in the late 19th century. His ability to blend traditional portraiture with impressionistic techniques marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of American art. Bunker's legacy is preserved through his portraits and landscapes, which continue to be studied for their technical proficiency and emotional depth.

Description of the work:

"Eleanor Hardy Bunker" by Dennis Miller Bunker, created in 1890, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the American Impressionist style with its delicate brushwork and attention to light. The portrait captures the artist's wife, Eleanor, in a serene and intimate setting, reflecting Bunker's skill in rendering both character and atmosphere.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Eleanor Hardy Bunker