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Henry Inman Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Henry Inman our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Henry Inman · 1801 – 1846

Hayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight

1832 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 77 x 64 cm

Admire 'Hayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight' by Henry Inman (1832). This stunning portrait captures an Otoe woman’s beauty & dignity, reflecting a pivotal moment in Native American history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Same size as the original$29164 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Martin Van Buren

1837 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 78 x 65 cm

Discover "Martin Van Buren" by Henry Inman (1837). This captivating portrait showcases the 8th US President, rendered in oil on canvas with meticulous detail and a dignified expression. A historical masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Same size as the original$29565 × 78 cm Commission at original size

The Young Fisherman

1829 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 34 x 24 cm

This artwork showcases Henry Inman’s pioneering approach to genre painting, blending Romantic ideals with meticulous observation of nature. Its influence extends beyond its artistic merit, documenting Native American culture and establishing the National Academy of Design.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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William Charles Macready as William Tell

1826 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 77 x 64 cm

An intense portrait of actor William Charles Macready portraying the legendary hero William Tell by American master Henry Inman captures a dramatic 19th-century theatrical moment that you can bring to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29164 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Pes-Ke-Le-Cha-Co

1832 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 76 x 64 cm

Experience Romanticism's depth with Henry Inman's striking 1832 portrait of Pes-Ke-Le-Cha-Co; own this detailed glimpse into American history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Same size as the original$28964 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Janet Halleck Drake

1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 76 x 63 cm

Henry Inman’s ‘Janet Halleck Drake’ (1825) captures a charming portrait of a young girl in a woodland setting. A beautiful example of American Romanticism, perfect for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack

1828 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 76.84 x 63.82cm

This elegant 1828 Romantic oil portrait by Henry Inman captures a luminous lady in white fur. Discover this timeless masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Tenskwatawa

1831 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This powerful 1831 portrait of Tenskwatawa by Henry Inman captures a resolute leader. Shop this stunning oil on canvas reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Mrs. Charles Cummings (Rebecca Pittard)

1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 76 x 64 cm

Experience the elegant solemnity of Henry Inman's 1825 portrait of Mrs. Charles Cummings; discover this masterpiece of American Romanticism today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Lieutenant Philip Augustus Stockton

1833 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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John Church Hamilton

1825 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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John Marshall

Library of Virginia, Richmond

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Tshi-Zun-Hau-Kau (He-Who-Runs-with-Deer), Winnebago

1832 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Black Hoof

1831 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Daniel Huntington

1842 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Eleazer Parmly

1835 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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George Pope Morris

1836 · original 96 x 83 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Henry G. Stebbins

1838 · original 76 x 61 cm

Admire 'Henry G. Stebbins,' a 1838 portrait by Henry Inman. Detailed oil painting of a distinguished gentleman in period attire. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Same size as the original$28261 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Major George Washington Whistler

1843 · Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati · original 29.2 x 23.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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A Gentleman of the Wilkes Family

1838 · original 31 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Mr. Hackett, in the Character of Rip Van Winkle

1832 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 76.8 x 64.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Emma Embury

1833 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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John Wesley Jarvis

1822 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Portrait of a Lady

1820 · original 8 x 7 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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Rip Van Winkle Awakening from his Long Sleep

1823 · original 52 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 59 artworks by Henry Inman
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The artist

Henry Inman

1801 – 1846

Quick facts

Typical colorsespresso
Born1801, Utica, United States
NationalityUnited States
Movementsacademic realism
Top 3 worksHayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight, Martin Van Buren, The Young Fisherman
Art period19th Century
Mediumsoil on canvas
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

A Legacy of Character and Heritage: The Life of Henry Inman

In the burgeoning landscape of nineteenth-century American art, few figures captured the evolving identity of a young nation as intimately as Henry Inman. Born in 1801 in Utica, New York, to English immigrant parents, Inman was a product of both old-world tradition and new-world ambition. His early years in the settlement of Utica provided a foundation of industriousness, but it was his move to the vibrant, growing metropolis of New York City in 1812 that truly ignited his artistic destiny. Under the mentorship of established masters such as John Wesley Jarvis and John Quidor, Inman refined a technical precision that would become his hallmark, learning to navigate the delicate balance between realistic representation and the soulful expression required for high-society portraiture.

Inman’s artistic journey was never confined to a single genre; rather, it was a multifaceted exploration of the American experience. While he possessed a remarkable talent for capturing the quiet, everyday moments of life through his genre scenes—notably his evocative depictions of “Rip Van Winkle” and “The News Boy”—his heart belonged to the study of human character. His portraits were more than mere likenesses; they were psychological studies that sought to reveal the inner dignity and intellect of his subjects. Through a meticulous application of light and shadow, he breathed life into the faces of the era's most influential figures, creating a visual record of leadership and intellect that remains vital to our understanding of American history.

The Documentation of a Vanishing World

Perhaps the most profound chapter of Inman’s career lies in his monumental contribution to the preservation of Native American heritage. Collaborating with the celebrated lithographer Thomas L. McKenney, Inman undertook the Herculean task of producing "The History of the Indian Tribes of North America." This endeavor required him to meticulously copy over one hundred oil paintings originally executed by Charles Bird King. This was not merely a technical exercise in reproduction; it was an act of historical preservation. Through his diligent work, Inman helped ensure that the likenesses and cultural dignity of Native American leaders were etched into the permanent annals of American art history.

This period of his life demonstrated a deep-seated empathy and an alignment with the intellectual currents of his time, which sought to document the complexities of a changing continent. His ability to translate the grandeur of these original works into a format accessible to a wider audience cemented his reputation as an artist of significant social and historical responsibility. In doing so, he bridged the gap between fine art and ethnographic record, making him a pivotal figure in the early American movement toward cultural documentation.

Artistic Mastery and Historical Significance

The breadth of Inman’s portraiture serves as a Who's Who of nineteenth-century American prominence. His canvases featured an extraordinary array of notable figures, including:

Political Titans: Such as Martin Van Buren, William H. Seward, and DeWitt Clinton.
Legal Luminaries: Including Chief Justices Marshall and Nelson.
Intellectuals and Explorers: Most notably the naturalist John James Audubon and the writer Fitz-Greene Halleck.

Beyond his individual canvases, Inman’s influence extended to the very institutions that shaped American art. His role in the founding of the National Academy of Design underscores his commitment to establishing a formal structure for artistic excellence in the United States. Though his life was tragically short, ending in 1846, the impact of his work remains indelible. He left behind a legacy defined by a rare combination of technical virtuosity and a profound respect for the subjects he portrayed, ensuring that the faces of the past continue to speak to the generations of the present.

Questions & Answers

Which artworks by Henry Inman are the most viewed?

Statistics about Henry Inman's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Can I explore Henry Inman's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Henry Inman's artworks by subject.

What are the birth city and country of Henry Inman?

Henry Inman was born in Utica, in United States.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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