Michael John Hunt

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Michael John Hunt
Born1941
EducationSelf-taught
Known for Painting

Michael John Hunt is an English figurative painter and etcher.

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Life

Born in England 1941, Hunt is entirely self-taught. He creates his pictures with layered acrylics and glazes. [1]

Paintings

Hunt is known mainly for his still lifes, which are often depictions of intimate interiors both grand and rustic. The scenes are characteristically adorned with familiar objects, particularly empty chairs, dramatically illuminated by a specific light source emanating from a window or doorway. Like the Dutch masters, the surfaces in his paintings are pristine, allowing for the demonstration of technical proficiency though realistic lighting effects such as shadows and reflections.

Exhibitions

He has work permanently on view at The Hunt Gallery in England and the Eleanor Ettinger Gallery in New York. He has also participated in The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition for 6 years, the Paris Salon, National Art Collection Fund and the Society of Equestrian Artists. [2]

Collections

Winterthur Museum

As of 2012, Hunt is creating a collection of paintings of the Winterthur Museum featuring the rooms, spaces, and grounds. [3] The project began in 1996 and is still in progress. In order to maintain the integrity of the collection, none of the original paintings have been sold. [4] However, Hunt has decided to publish these paintings in limited editions of fine art prints. The Hunt Gallery has announced that the proceeds from sales of these prints will go to the Winterthur Museum. [5]

Wynkoop House

Hunt is currently creating a collection of paintings of Wynkoop House. None of these paintings are currently available for sale. [6]

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References

  1. "Painted Rooms: American Historic Interiors by Michael John Hunt". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  2. "Eleanor Ettinger Gallery - Michael John Hunt Biography" . Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  3. "Winterthur's Licensed Wall Decor Partners". Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  4. "English painter Michael John Hunt introduces new series of interiors" . Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  5. "The Hunt Gallery - Winterthur Prints" . Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  6. "The Hunt Gallery - Wynkoop House" . Retrieved 17 April 2012.