Young Husband: First Marketing

Lilly Martin Spencer

Created:
Movement:
1854
Realism
key Notes:
Domestic humor, gender roles
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Dimensions:
29 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. (74.9 x 62.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Lilly Martin Spencer's "Young Husband: First Marketing" (1854)

"Young Husband: First Marketing" by Lilly Martin Spencer, created in 1854, is an exemplary work of genre painting that captures domestic life in mid-19th century America. Spencer, one of the few successful female artists of her time, often depicted scenes of everyday life with humor and insight, challenging traditional gender roles. This painting humorously portrays a young man overwhelmed by the task of shopping, reflecting societal views on gender and domestic responsibilities during the period. Spencer's work is significant for its focus on the domestic sphere, offering a window into the cultural and social dynamics of her era. Her ability to convey narrative through detailed expression and composition has cemented her place in American art history. As a pioneering female artist, Spencer's career paved the way for future generations of women in the arts.

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Young Husband: First Marketing by Lilly Martin Spencer

The painting "Young Husband: First Marketing," created by Lilly Martin Spencer in 1854, is an oil on canvas work that humorously depicts a young man overwhelmed by the task of grocery shopping, a subject reflecting domestic life in mid-19th century America. Spencer's style combines genre painting with a touch of satire, capturing the social dynamics and gender roles of her time.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Young Husband: First Marketing