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een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
John Hazlitt
John Hazlitt: A Miniature Master of English Society John Hazlitt (1767–1837) stands as a quietly significant figure in 19th-century British art, primarily recognized for his exquisite miniature portraits. Born in Marshfield, Gloucestershire, to a Unitarian minister and Grace Loftus Hazlitt, he was the elder brother of the renowned essayist and critic William Hazlitt – a connection that subtly shaped both their artistic trajectories. Wh
ile William’s fame rested on the written word, John’s legacy lies within the delicate brushstrokes and intimate portrayals captured in his small-scale works. His life unfolded against the backdrop of burgeoning social change, reflecting the evolving dynamics of English society through the eyes of a keen observer and skilled artist. Hazlitt's early years were marked by family moves – to Maidstone in Kent and then to Bandon in County Co…
