GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is the companion portrait for William Dunlap's Anna Hart, Mrs. Isaac Hull. Already a celebrated naval officer, Commodore Isaac Hull captured the nation's attention during the War of 1812, when the USS Constitution, under his command, battled and sank the British frigate Guerriere. These portraits do not emphasize Hull's heroism, as did other contemporary examples. Rather, they were undoubtedly family paintings meant to be enjoyed in private. The emphasis on Commodore and Mrs. Hull's appearance in this painting and the companion portrait of his wife (1933.6), as well as their bust-length compositions and neutral backgrounds, derive from William Dunlap's previous career as a miniaturist, since the small scale of portrait miniatures left little room for fanciful backgrounds.
Adapted from
William Keyse Rudolph, DMA label text, 2006
NOTES
after 1812
Changed from "date unknown" to "after 1812" in 2006
Object File reviewed.
Review of collections records suggests that artist attribution is incorrect, but the documents are from the 1970s and 1980s. Artist attribution has not been verified.
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Artist/designers
Dunlap, William (American, 1766-1839)
Cultures
Geography
Place of origin: United States (nation): TGN: 7012149
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Commodore Isaac Hull
Anna Hart, Mrs. Isaac Hull
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
After 1812: Isaac Hull and thence by descent
n.d.: Griscom Galleries, Philadelphia
n.d.: B.M. Newhouse Galleries
From 1933: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the B.M. Newhouse Galleries
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WEB RESOURCES
- Destroyer History Foundation~Read a biography of Commodore Isaac Hull at the Destroyer History Foundation website.
- USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown, MA~Learn more about Commodore Isaac Hull's ship, the USS Constitution.
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General Description
This is the companion portrait for William Dunlap's Anna Hart, Mrs. Isaac Hull. Already a celebrated naval officer, Commodore Isaac Hull captured the nation's attention during the War of 1812, when the USS Constitution, under his command, battled and sank the British frigate Guerriere. These portraits do not emphasize Hull's heroism, as did other contemporary examples. Rather, they were undoubtedly family paintings meant to be enjoyed in private. The emphasis on Commodore and Mrs. Hull's appearance in this painting and the companion portrait of his wife (1933.6), as well as their bust-length compositions and neutral backgrounds, derive from William Dunlap's previous career as a miniaturist, since the small scale of portrait miniatures left little room for fanciful backgrounds.
Adapted from
William Keyse Rudolph, DMA label text, 2006
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- Destroyer History Foundation~Read a biography of Commodore Isaac Hull at the Destroyer History Foundation website.
- USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown, MA~Learn more about Commodore Isaac Hull's ship, the USS Constitution.
Notes
after 1812
Changed from "date unknown" to "after 1812" in 2006
Object File reviewed.
Review of collections records suggests that artist attribution is incorrect, but the documents are from the 1970s and 1980s. Artist attribution has not been verified.
Related Object:
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Dunlap, William (American, 1766-1839)
Cultures
Geography
Place of origin: United States (nation): TGN: 7012149
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Commodore Isaac Hull
Anna Hart, Mrs. Isaac Hull
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
After 1812: Isaac Hull and thence by descent
n.d.: Griscom Galleries, Philadelphia
n.d.: B.M. Newhouse Galleries
From 1933: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the B.M. Newhouse Galleries
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