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The Hatch Family

Eastman Johnson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hatch Family by Eastman Johnson: A large family gathered indoors. The room has dark wood paneling on walls and ceiling. A large window with red curtains is centered on the back wall. The room has a patterned rug. There are 12 people total, 5 children and 7 adults. The adults are wearing dark clothing, mostly black dresses and suits. The children are wearing dresses. The children are sitting or standing around the room. One child is playing with a toy tricycle. A woman sits on the floor with a child. A man sits on a couch playing a pipe. An older woman sits at a table. The overall mood appears calm.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–71
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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