Fine Art
William Henry Hunt

William Henry Hunt

English, 1790–1864

William Henry Hunt was an English painter known for his contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and his mastery of watercolor. He was born on April 28, 1790, in London and died on September 10, 1864. Hunt was primarily self-taught, although he was influenced by the works of earlier artists and the emerging Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He became known for his detailed and vibrant watercolors, often depicting natural subjects and still lifes. His significant works include 'The Hireling Shepherd' and 'The Scapegoat.' Hunt's style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a focus on the beauty of nature, which made him a prominent figure in 19th-century English art. His legacy includes a lasting influence on watercolor techniques and the promotion of naturalism in art.

20 artworks

St. Paul’s Cathedral and Blackfriar’s Bridge by William Henry Hunt, oil painting

St. Paul’s Cathedral and Blackfriar’s Bridge

William Henry Hunt

A Lodge at Cassiobury by William Henry Hunt, oil painting depicting a tranquil landscape with sunlight filtering through trees.

A Lodge at Cassiobury

William Henry Hunt

Interior of the Belfry, Bushey Church by William Henry Hunt, oil painting

Interior of the Belfry, Bushey Church

William Henry Hunt

Landscape depicting a village street with cottages, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

A Street in a Country Village

William Henry Hunt

The Building of Waterloo Bridge by William Henry Hunt, watercolor on paper, depicting builders at dawn.

The Building of Waterloo Bridge

William Henry Hunt

Botanical scene with flowers and greenery, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

Backyard of a Cottage

William Henry Hunt

Watercolour by William Henry Hunt depicting tombs in a green churchyard

Bushey Churchyard with the Tombs of Edridge, Hearne and H. Monro

William Henry Hunt

Bushey Church from the South West, watercolor on paper by William Henry Hunt

Bushey Church from the South West

William Henry Hunt

A Farmyard by William Henry Hunt, depicting a sunlit farmyard with animals, oil painting.

A Farmyard

William Henry Hunt

The Portico of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, watercolor on paper by William Henry Hunt

The Portico of St. Martin-in-the-Fields

William Henry Hunt

Aldenham Church by William Henry Hunt, oil painting, featuring a church at dawn surrounded by trees.

Aldenham Church

William Henry Hunt

Old Farm Buildings by William Henry Hunt, oil painting depicting rustic architecture.

Old Farm Buildings

William Henry Hunt

Fishermen’s Cottages and Other Houses on the Beach at Hastings, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

Fishermen’s Cottages and Other Houses on the Beach at Hastings

William Henry Hunt

Interior of a barn with sunlight filtering through, oil painting by William Henry Hunt.

Interior of a Barn

William Henry Hunt

Dagnall Lane, St. Albans, watercolor on paper by William Henry Hunt

Dagnall Lane, St. Albans

William Henry Hunt

A Farmhouse by William Henry Hunt, watercolor on paper depicting a rural landscape with gentle light.

A Farmhouse

William Henry Hunt

Landscape with a stormy sky, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

The Flagstaff, Margate

William Henry Hunt

Watercolour by William Henry Hunt depicting a village street with cobblestones and trees.

A Street in a Country Village

William Henry Hunt

Cottages in an extensive landscape, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

Cottages in an Extensive Landscape

William Henry Hunt

Genre scene depicting figures in discussion, oil painting by William Henry Hunt

The Lecture House, Watford

William Henry Hunt