Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 59 værker af Henry Inman i vores katalog
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Af alle de originale værker, som Henry Inman efterlod, er det mest berømte Tenskwatawa (1831), som er en del af samlingen på National Portrait Gallery i Washington, D.C.. Lige efter følger Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack (1828) og John Wesley Jarvis (1822). Vores katalog indeholder 59 værker af Henry Inman; galleriet har bevaret de 57 værker, som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.
This oil on canvas portrait depicts Tenskwatawa, a Shawnee prophet and holy man who lived from approximately 1775 to 1837. The subject is the brother of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. The work is dated 1831. It was executed by the American artist Henry Inman, who was born in 1801.
The Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack is an oil on canvas painted by Henry Inman. Created in the United States, this work captures the likeness of Susan Johnstone, known as Mrs. James W. Wallack. The portrait emerged from the artist's brush circa 1828.
Henry Inman presents a formal portrait of John Wesley Jarvis, executed around 1822. The sitter is captured in a three-quarter view, positioned centrally against a nebulous, atmospheric background. This work emerged during a period when Inman was refining his technical precision under the mentorship of established masters in New York City.
In this close-up bust portrait, Henry Inman focuses the viewer's attention entirely on the subject's face and upper torso. The composition is centered, with the woman's head turned toward the viewer. While her body faces forward, her gaze is directed slightly off to the left, creating a sense of quiet engagement. The background remains plain and dark, isolating the figure and emphasizing her presence within the frame.
This artwork is a portrait of John Wesley Jarvis, executed by the artist Henry Inman. The work dates to 1822. The subject is presented as a single individual, depicted as a dignified gentleman.
Henry Inman created Children in the Park in 1824. This watercolor engraving captures a quiet moment of companionship. Two children walk through a wooded or park-like setting, their figures moving through the soft light of a shaded grove. The scene is a small, intimate window into a private afternoon.
In the Portrait of Clara Fisher, Henry Inman presents a single female figure that commands the space with a quiet, steady presence. This three-quarter length portrait captures her in a moment of poised stillness, positioned slightly off-center to create a sense of natural, unforced grace. She does not meet the viewer's gaze directly; instead, her eyes are turned toward the left of the frame, as if lost in a private…
Alethea Lenox sits within an oval frame, her presence commanding a quiet, steady attention. She faces the viewer directly, her expression poised and calm, as if she has just paused in a moment of private reflection. The light catches the curve of her neck and the soft contours of her face, emerging from a deep, shadowy background that pushes her forward into the viewer's space. She wears a gown of…
Henry Inman captures the subject in a three-quarter view, facing toward the right of the frame. The portrait presents an elderly man, Henry Rutgers, rendered with the precision of classical realism. A stark black coat and a bright white cravat anchor the composition, providing a sharp contrast to the warm, muted tones of the background. Deep browns, ochre, and burnt sienna define the space behind him, creating a sense of…
In this intimate oil portrait, we encounter Mrs. Robert Lenox (Rachel Carmer, 1763-1843), a work executed by the American artist Henry Inman. The painting offers a quiet study of Rachel Carmer, capturing her presence with a sense of dignity that reflects her social standing during the early nineteenth century. It is a piece that invites a closer look at the individual behind the name, presenting a woman of character through…
Frances Wright (1795–1852)1824 · New York Historical Society
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Portrait of a Lady1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Gentleman1830 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
14
Mary Ward Betts1834 · Cleveland Museum of Art
15
Frederic Betts; Mary Ward Betts1834 · Cleveland Museum of Art
16
Emma Embury1833 · National Portrait Gallery
17
Eleazer Parmly1835 · National Portrait Gallery
18
Mr. Hackett, in the Character of Rip Van Winkle1832 · National Portrait Gallery
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David Paul Brown1832 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
20
Georgianna Buckham and Her Mother (Anna Traphagen Buckham)1839 · Museum of Fine Arts
21
Tshi-Zun-Hau-Kau (He-Who-Runs-with-Deer), Winnebago1832 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
22
Cornelia Rutgers Livingston1833 · New Britain Museum of American Art
23
Mrs. John Bishop Hall (d. 1901)1839 · New York Historical Society
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John Bishop Hall (1807–1889)1839 · New York Historical Society
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Anthony Morris (1791-1839) or Herman Morris (1794-1849)1838 · New York Historical Society
26
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862)1835 · New York Historical Society
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The Reverend Hooper Cumming (1787–1825)1832 · New York Historical Society
28
William Charles Macready as William Tell1826 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Daniel Huntington1842 · National Portrait Gallery
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Major George Washington Whistler1843 · Cincinnati Art Museum
31
John Church Hamilton1825 · Detroit Institute of Arts
32
Martin Van Buren1837 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Mrs. Charles Cummings (Rebecca Pittard)1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Lieutenant Philip Augustus Stockton1833 · Detroit Institute of Arts
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The Young Fisherman1829 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Black Hoof1831 · National Portrait Gallery
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Ebenezer Martin1838 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Mr. Rutherford1820 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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John Inman1830 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Lady1827 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Gentleman1825 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Unidentified Lady1835 · New York Historical Society
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A Gentleman of the Wilkes Family1838 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Henry G. Stebbins1838 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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George Pope Morris1836 · National Gallery of Art
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Dr. George Ackerly1835 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Portrait of a Woman1840 · Georgia Museum of Art
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Janet Halleck Drake1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Young ManNew York Historical Society
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Hayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight1832 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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John MarshallLibrary of Virginia
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James Bogert, Jr.1835 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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No-Tin (Wind)
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Pes-Ke-Le-Cha-Co1832 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Angelica Singleton Van Buren (Mrs. Abraham Van Buren)1842
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Dismissal of School on an October Afternoon1845 · Museum of Fine Arts
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Rip Van Winkle Awakening from his Long Sleep1823 · National Gallery of Art
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Henry Inman | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 15 | Portrait of a Lady, Portrait of a Lady, Portrait of a Gentleman |
 New York Historical Society |
New York City | 11 | Alethea Lenox (1807-1878), Henry Rutgers (1745–1830), Mrs. Robert Lenox (Rachel Carmer, 1763-1843) |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 6 | Tenskwatawa, Emma Embury, Eleazer Parmly |
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 5 | John Wesley Jarvis, Ebenezer Martin, Mr. Rutherford |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 3 | Children in the Park, John Church Hamilton, Lieutenant Philip Augustus Stockton |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 2 | Mary Ward Betts, Frederic Betts; Mary Ward Betts |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 2 | Georgianna Buckham and Her Mother (Anna Traphagen Buckham), Dismissal of School on an October Afternoon |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 2 | George Pope Morris, Rip Van Winkle Awakening from his Long Sleep |
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The Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack is an oil on canvas painted by Henry Inman. Created in the United States, this work captures the likeness of Susan Johnstone, known as Mrs. James W. Wallack. The portrait emerged from the artist's brush circa 1828.
This oil on canvas portrait depicts Tenskwatawa, a Shawnee prophet and holy man who lived from approximately 1775 to 1837. The subject is the brother of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. The work is dated 1831. It was executed by the American artist Henry Inman, who was born in 1801.
This 1842 portrait captures more than a mere likeness; it seeks to reveal the inner dignity and intellect of the young man. The composition relies on the interplay of light and shadow to breathe life into his features, creating a psychological depth that feels intimate. There is a quietude in his expression, a sense of a moment frozen in time, where the viewer is invited to wonder about the thoughts…
Tenskwatawa (1831), National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.. Derefter følger Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack (1828) og John Wesley Jarvis (1822).
30 år gammel: Tenskwatawa er fra 1831, og Henry Inman blev født i 1801.
Tenskwatawa, Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack, John Wesley Jarvis, Portrait of a Lady, John Wesley Jarvis, Children in the Park, Portrait of Clara Fisher, Alethea Lenox (1807-1878), Henry Rutgers (1745–1830) og Mrs. Robert Lenox (Rachel Carmer, 1763-1843). Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 59 værker af Henry Inman, dateret fra 1820 til 1845.
Primært i Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), New York Historical Society (New York City) og National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1830s: 30 af de 57 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Tenskwatawa.
På denne side er det tidligste Portrait of a Lady (1820) og det seneste Dismissal of School on an October Afternoon (1845).
Man (20), Portrait (15) og Woman (11), fordelt på de 57 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 23 af de 57 værker på denne side.
Academic realism og Romanticism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Portrait of a Lady, Portrait of a Lady og Portrait of a Gentleman: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York har 15 af værkerne på denne side.
I det spirende landskab i det nittende århundredes amerikanske kunst var der få skikkelser, der indfangede en ung nations udviklende identitet så intimt som Henry Inman. Han blev født i 1801 i Utica, New York, af engelske immigrantforældre, og Inman var et produkt af både den gamle verdens traditioner og den nye verdens ambitioner. Hans tidlige år i bosættelsen Utica lagde fundamentet for en flittig arbejdsmoral, men det var hans flytning til den pulserende og voksende metropol New York City i 1812, der for alvor antændte hans kunstneriske skæbne. Under vejledning af etablerede mestre som John Wesley Jarvis og
Inmans kunstneriske rejse var aldrig begrænset til en enkelt genre; snarere var den en mangefacetteret udforskning af den amerikanske oplevelse. Selvom han besad et bemærkelsesværdigt talent for at indfange livets stille, hverdagslige øjeblikke gennem sine genrebilleder – især hans stemningsfulde skildringer af “Rip Van Winkle” og “The News Boy” – tilhørte hans hjerte studiet af den menneskelige karakter. Hans portrætter var mere end blot ligheder; de var psykologiske studier, der søgte at afsløre sine subjekters indre værdighed og intellekt. Gennem en omhyggelig anvendelse af lys og skygge pustede han liv i ansigterne på tidens mest indflydelsesrige skikkelser og skabte et visuelt vidnesbyrd om lederskab og ånd, som fortsat er essentielt for vores forståelse af amerikansk historie.
Måske ligger det mest dybsindige kapitel i Inmans karriere i hans monumentale bidrag til bevarelsen af den oprindelige amerikanske kulturarv. I et samarbejde med den berømte litograf Thomas L. McKenney påtog Inman sig den herkuliske opgave at producere "The History of the Indian Tribes of North America." Dette foretagende krævede, at han minutiøst kopierede over hundrede oliemalerier, der oprindeligt var udført af Charles Bird King. Dette var ikke blot en teknisk øvelse i reproduktion; det var en handling af historisk bevarelæsselse. Gennem sit flittige arbejde hjalp Inman med at sikre, at lighederne og den kulturelle værdighed hos de oprindelige amerikanske ledere blev indgraveret i den amerikanske kunsthistories permanente annaler.
Denne periode af hans liv udviste en dyb empati og en overensstemmelse med tidens intellektuelle strømninger, som søgte at dokumentere kompleksiteten i et kontinent i forandring. Hans evne til at oversætte storheden i disse originale værker til et format, der var tilgængeligt for et bredere publikum, cementerede hans ry som en kunstner med betydelig social og historisk ansvarlighed. Ved at gøre dette byggede han bro mellem den fine kunst og det etnografiske register, hvilket gjorde ham til en central figur i den tidlige amerikanske bevægelse mod kulturel dokumentation.
Omfanget af Inmans portrætkunst fungerer som et Who's Who over det nittende århundredes amerikanske fremtrædende personligheder. Hans lærreder præsenterede en ekstraordinær række bemærkelsesværdige skikkelser, herunder:
Udover sine individuelle lærreder strakte Inmans indflydelse sig helt til de institutioner, der formede amerikansk kunst. Hans rolle i grundlæggelsen af National Academy of Design understreger hans engagement i at etablere en formel struktur for kunstnerisk excellence i USA. Selvom hans liv var tragisk kort og endte i 1846, forbliver indvirkningen af hans arbejde uudslettelig. Han efterlod sig en arv defineret af en sjælden kombination af teknisk virtuositet og en dyb respekt for de motiver, han portrætterede, hvilket sikrer, at fortidens ansigter fortsat taler til nutidens generationer.
