Man Seated
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1938-57-1042
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Man Seated** by Daniel Huntington (1816–1906), circa 1860, offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century Americanure. Huntington, a leading figure in the National Academy of Design and twice its president, was renowned for his elegant depictions of prominent individuals, blending neoclassical precision with a touch of Romantic introspection. Painted during the turbulent years leading to the Civil War, this work exemplifies his skill in rendering human figures with dignified poise, likely as a study or informal portrait that highlights everyday character amid national upheaval. Classified as a figu...