Fortune: A Study for "The Discoverer"

William Morris Hunt

Created:

Movement:

1878

Romanticism

key Notes:

Tonal, warm, sketch

Dimensions:

37 x 25 1/2 in. (94 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Fortune: A Study for 'The Discoverer'" is a preparatory work by American painter William Morris Hunt, created in 1878, which explores themes of fate and discovery through allegorical representation. The painting serves as a study for Hunt's larger composition "The Discoverer," reflecting his interest in the interplay between human aspiration and the forces of nature.

Description of the work:

"Fortune: A Study for 'The Discoverer'" by William Morris Hunt, created in 1878, features a dynamic composition characterized by fluid brushwork and a rich palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The painting depicts a figure personifying Fortune, rendered with a sense of movement and emotional depth, set against a backdrop that enhances the overall narrative quality of the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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