Sketches for Portrait of Marguerite Burrows
November 18, 1884
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1942-50-513
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Daniel Huntington, a prominent American artist (1816–1906), created these *Sketches for Portrait Marguerite Burrows* on November 18, 1884. As a leading figure in 19th-century American art Huntington transitioned from the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River to refined portraiture and genre scenes, serving as president of the National Academy of from 1862 to 1890. These preparatory drawings, classified as figure studies, offer a rare glimpse into his meticulous process, capturing the pose, proportions, and character of his sitter through quick, expressive lines. Huntington's sketches reflec...