Portraits of a Man and Woman Circa 1850-1860 Original Oil by H. H. Hall

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Portraits of a man and Woman Circa 1850-1860 Original Oil on Paper
Early American portraits in the style of and … Read more Portraits of a man and Woman Circa 1850-1860 Original Oil on Paper
Early American portraits in the style of and possibly by Henry Bryan Hall (English/American, 1808-1861) Later in his career Henry moved to New York and painted portraits of Notables.
H.H. Hall written in pencil on wood panel on verso. Painted in oil on paper. I period wood gilt frames.
Frames, 19"H x 14"W x 2"D
Images, 11”H x 6”W (approx. )
Early Life and Career:
Born in London, he was a successful engraver and portrait painter, working on various publications and for notable figures like Henry Thomas Ryall.
Move to the United States:
In 1850, he moved to New York City and founded the firm of H. B. Hall and Sons, which focused on engraving and publishing portraits of American figures.
Legacy:
His work contributed to the documentation of early American history and culture. See less