John Henry Hill

Hill, J.H.
American, 1839 - 1922

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In the image, there is a red plum with a small stem casting a shadow. The plum is set against a textured beige background with the handwritten mark "JH 1903" in the lower left corner.
John Henry Hill, Plum, 1903, watercolor on paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2004.165.7

Plum

John Henry Hill · 1903 · watercolor on paper ·  Accession ID  2004.165.7
The image shows a seascape with a sailing vessel navigating rough waters. The boat is tilted, and two figures work on deck. In the background, there is a shipwreck and seabirds flying around. The sky is filled with swirling clouds, painted with fine brushstrokes in shades of gray and black, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
John Henry Hill, After the Storm, 1886, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2492

After the Storm

John Henry Hill · 1886 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2492
The image is an etching of a landscape. The perspective is slightly elevated. The horizon is high in the scene, with mountains in the distance. The mountains have soft contours. Closest to us, there is a field with vegetation and two walking figures. Beyond them, cattle graze in a field. A small structure, possibly a farmhouse, is seen nestled in the landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of brown and hints of sepia, accentuating the detailed line work.
John Henry Hill, White Mountains, 1874, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2491

White Mountains

John Henry Hill · 1874 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2491
The image shows a bird with bright yellow and gray feathers lying on green grass and leaves. The color palette consists of vivid yellows, soft grays, and varying shades of green. The bird is positioned horizontally with its head on the left, blending into the lush foliage.
John Henry Hill, Golden Robin (Northern Oriole), 1866, watercolor and graphite on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2004.165.6

Golden Robin (Northern Oriole)

John Henry Hill · 1866 · watercolor and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.165.6
The image shows a landscape with a body of water, distant trees and hills on the horizon, a glowing moon reflecting in the water, cloudy sky, and a rocky terrain with a figure seated near the water.
John Henry Hill, American Art Review, Moonlight on the Androscoggin, 1866, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. S.R. Koehler, Boston, Massachusetts, 1881), 2015.19.2455

Moonlight on the Androscoggin

John Henry Hill, American Art Review · 1866 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2455
The image shows two large lotus flowers surrounded by lily pads. The color palette consists of shades of brown and light beige, giving the artwork a sepia-toned appearance. The central lotus is positioned slightly to the right, while the second one is to the left, forming a diagonal across the composition with the lily pads filling the background.
John Henry Hill, Waterlilies, c. 1870, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2493

Waterlilies

John Henry Hill · c. 1870 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2493
The image shows a landscape with trees densely planted on a slightly elevated area. The horizon is obscured by the trees and a green expanse extending into the distance. On the left side, there is a rocky cliff face. The painting technique captures fine details of leaves and bark, with vibrant green hues. The sky is clear blue with some white clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy path on bare earth, evoking a peaceful rural scene. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and blues.
John Henry Hill, Trees Profiled against the Sky, c. 1865, watercolor on wove paper, Gift of Mildred Gott Bryan and American Art Curator's Fund, 1982.3.1

Trees Profiled against the Sky

John Henry Hill · c. 1865 · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1982.3.1
The image is a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective, looking towards a body of water. The horizon is placed just below the midpoint of the composition, where gentle hills are silhouetted against the sky. Sailing boats can be seen on the water, appearing small and delicate. On the right side of the scene, lush trees and foliage extend from close to us into the distance, creating depth and texture with fine, intricate lines and stippling techniques. The overall color palette is muted, consisting of earthy browns and soft grays. The image is bordered by an oval shape.
John Henry Hill, The Hudson at Nyack, 1858, pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on light brown paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.55

The Hudson at Nyack

John Henry Hill · 1858 · pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on light brown paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.55
The image displays a natural scene from a ground-level perspective. A grassy plain is in the foreground, leading to a dense cluster of trees without a clear horizon. Foliage fills the background, with detailed trees rising towards the sky. The artwork uses sketch-like brushstrokes and pencil lines to depict the texture of the trees and vegetation. The color scheme is primarily brown and gray, creating a monochromatic aesthetic that emphasizes texture and shading. The drawing's tranquility is enhanced by its simplicity, line density variations, and depth.
John Henry Hill, Landscape, Early Spring, 1857, graphite touched with white (gouache?) on light brown paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.56

Landscape, Early Spring

John Henry Hill · 1857 · graphite touched with white (gouache?) on light brown paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.56
John Henry Hill, Rocks at Mount Desert, 1856, graphite on wove paper, John Wilmerding Collection, 2025.89.27

Rocks at Mount Desert

John Henry Hill · 1856 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2025.89.27