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Ivanhoe

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Charles Hunt, Ivanhoe. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Hunt wikioo.org/en/artists/charles-hunt/
Artist’s dates
1809 – 1893

In context

Ivanhoe — Charles Hunt

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1800
  2. 1810
  3. 1820
  4. 1830
  5. 1840
  6. 1850
  7. 1860
  8. 1870
  9. 1880
  10. 1890

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 84 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Hunt (1809–1893) every dated painting, decade by decade

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #654a33

    Catalogued palette

    • #654A33
    • #8F765A
    • #361E14
    • #C7BFA9

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    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Hunt over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 75.0%
    2. 2 United States of America 25.0%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 5 most looked-at works by Charles Hunt

    1. 1 Shared News 25.0%
    2. 2 The Prisoner 25.0%
    3. 3 The Pets 25.0%
    4. 4 Game Of Draughts 25.0%
    5. — Ivanhoe this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 30 works by this artist, of which 4 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Hunt

    Born in Zurich, Switzerland

    early life and artistic pursuits

    charles hunt, a swiss painter, was born in 1809, leaving an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. though there is a scarcity of documents detailing his early life, it's evident that his passion for art led him to create pieces that would transcend time.

    artistic style and notable works

    charles hunt's style, characterized by serenity and attention to detail, is a testament to his skill. unfortunately, due to the limited availability of information, specific works by charles hunt are not readily accessible. however, it's clear that his contributions to swiss art are valued, given the significance of his presence in the art historical landscape.

    legacy and influence

    though the specifics of charles hunt's life and work may be sparse, his influence on subsequent artists is undeniable. the swiss art scene, known for its eclectic mix of styles, owes a debt to pioneers like hunt, who have shaped the country's artistic identity.

    key takeaways:

    charles hunt was a swiss painter active during the 19th century.

    his work is characterized by serenity and attention to detail.

    despite limited information, his influence on swiss art is acknowledged.

    further exploration

    for those seeking more in-depth knowledge of charles hunt and the broader context of swiss art, AllPaintingsStore's extensive collection offers a wealth of resources: - /en/art/show/art-8xyffg-en/ to AllPaintingsStore's buying guide) - explore swiss art section for more insights: /en/art/show/swiss-art/ - discover other artists from the same period on /en/art/list/ to AllPaintingsStore's all popular artworks)

    related artists (available on AllPaintingsStore):

    fabrice gygi

    emil thomann

    note: the scarcity of documents makes it challenging to provide a more detailed biography. however, the significance of charles hunt's contributions to swiss art history is undeniable.

    recommendations:

    explore AllPaintingsStore's swiss art section for more insights.

    discover other artists from the same period on /en/art/list/ to AllPaintingsStore's all popular artworks)

    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Ivanhoe

    wikioo.org/en/art/download/charles-hunt-ivanhoe-9DGGD8-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Hunt, Charles. Ivanhoe. n.d., https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-hunt-ivanhoe-9DGGD8-en/
    APA
    Hunt, Charles (n.d.). Ivanhoe [Painting]. https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-hunt-ivanhoe-9DGGD8-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Hunt. Ivanhoe. n.d. https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-hunt-ivanhoe-9DGGD8-en/
    Harvard
    Hunt, Charles (n.d.) Ivanhoe. Available at: https://wikioo.org/en/art/charles-hunt-ivanhoe-9DGGD8-en/

    Look closely

    Ivanhoe — Charles Hunt

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Shared News, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Questions & Answers

    Are the colors of "Ivanhoe" by Charles Hunt saturated or muted?

    The palette of "Ivanhoe" is balanced soft in saturation.

    Is a high-resolution download of "Ivanhoe" available?

    "Ivanhoe" is available as a high-resolution digital image download, purchased directly on its Digital Image page.

    Can I watch "Ivanhoe" as a full-screen slideshow?

    A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Ivanhoe" by Charles Hunt.