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Composite Harbor Scene with Castle

c. 1875

Jurgan Frederick Huge

Associated Names

Jurgan Frederick Huge

Painter, American, 1809 - 1878

This painting displays an elevated view of a bustling port town. In the center, a tall tree with dense green foliage stands out against a light blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The scene includes a mix of architectural structures ranging from stately houses to industrial buildings near the water, with sailboats and steamships visible. There are houses with yards, pastoral scenery, winding roads, and bridges leading to the port in the distance. On the left, a castle-like structure rests on top of a rocky, green hill. The color palette consists of vibrant greens, earthy browns, soft blues, and creams. The sky occupies a significant portion of the painting, enhancing the sense of openness and scale.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil on canvas
Credit Line

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Dimensions

overall: 64.8 x 101.6 cm (25 1/2 x 40 in.)
framed: 81.3 x 118.1 x 3.8 cm (32 x 46 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1969.11.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Recorded as from California. (Robert Carlen, Philadelphia); sold 1950 to Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch; gift 1969 to NGA.

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Exhibition History

1978

Extended loan for use by the Ambassador, U.S. Embassy residence, Dublin, Ireland, 1978-1981.

1982

Extended loan for use by Secretary John Block, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 1982-1984.

1986

Extended loan for use by Ambassador Richard Burt, U.S. Embassy residence, Bonn, West Germany, 1986-1989.

1996

Extended loan for use by Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, Washington, D.C., 1996-1997.

Bibliography

1980

American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1980: 271, repro.

1987

Lipman, Jean. "Jurgan Frederick Huge." Antiques 132 (September 1987): 548, color pl. 3. (see also "A Huge Postscript," 496).

1992

Chotner, Deborah, with contributions by Julie Aronson, Sarah D. Cash, and Laurie Weitzenkorn. American Naive Paintings. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1992: 211-213, color repro. 212.
American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992: 207, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q20188789

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