William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

Details

William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)
The Pet Porks
signed 'W.HUNT' and with signature and inscription on the reverse 'W.Hunt The Pet Porks at Naylor Sale. 1875'; pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour and scratching out
13¼ x 8 5/8in. (343 x 218mm.)

Provenance

Christie's, 7 Aug. 1875, lot 820 (#126 to Abram)

Exhibited

London, Society of Painters in Watercolours, 1843, no.306 (15gns. to Frances Graves)

Lot Essay

This is a typical work from Hunt's middle period. This particular example has been exhibited under a number of different titles including The Pet and The Pet Pig, - or squeaking affection'; the latter is the title used for the engraving.

We are grateful to Craig Englund for his help in preparing this catalogue entry

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