Sturtevant J. Hamblin

Sturtevant J. Hamblin was an artist active during the mid-19th century, with a documented working period spanning 1840 to 1850. The artist is recognized for a small, consistent body of work focusing on portraiture and intimate genre scenes, typically depicting children.

Only five paintings are currently documented as held in major institutional collections, establishing the scope of the artist’s known output. These significant works are represented in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The known canvases include detailed depictions of youth, such as Little Girl Holding Apple and Little Girl with Pet Rabbit, alongside the related works Sisters in Blue and Sisters in Red. The painting The Younger Generation also appears in institutional records.

The retention of these Sturtevant J. Hamblin paintings in the National Gallery of Art validates the artist’s standing within 19th-century art historical studies. Due to their institutional housing and age, these documented works are often considered part of the public domain. Reproductions, available as high-quality prints, ensure the continued study and appreciation of Sturtevant J. Hamblin prints for researchers and collectors worldwide.