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| Portrait of a Man (called a self portrait), 1839. By Julien Hudson |
Mysteries pertaining to Art, antiques and history have always been a personal source of intrigue, so this kind of exhibit really appeals to me.
In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre Civil War New Orleans, curated by William Keyes Rudolph, is an amazing exhibition on view now at the Worcester Art Museum. It traces the inspiration, development and influence in the all too short life and career of this nearly forgotten artist. Little is known about Julien Hudson's life (1811 - 1844), and even less is known about his mysterious death at age 33. This show tries to shed some light on the subject. Only six of Hudson's works are known to exist and those, along with paintings and sculpture by his teachers, contemporaries and followers are featured.
Visit the Worcester Art Museum website here:
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| Creole Boy with a Moth, 1835. By Julien Hudson |
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| Portrait of a Young Girl with a Rose, 1834. By Julien Hudson |
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| Portrait of a Lady. By Julien Hudson |
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| Portrait of a Free Man of Color, 1835. By Julien Hudson |
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| Jean Michel Fortier III, 1839. By Julien Hudson |
Read a nice article in the Boston Globe
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