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Captain Folger of Nantucket
Captain Folger of Nantucket is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Eastman Johnson. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
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Overview
Captain Folger of Nantucket is a portrait painted by Eastman Johnson in 1890 using oil paint. It is now held in the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Captain Folger, a man with a white beard and mustache, shown from the chest up with a serious expression. His dignified appearance is accentuated by a dark background and the use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and volume.
Technique & Style
Johnson's work reflects the influence of 17th-century Dutch masters, evident in his use of chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth. The painting is associated with the American Impressionist movement, although its style is more subdued and focused on portraiture.
History & Provenance
Eastman Johnson, a co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, created the painting in 1890. Johnson's experience studying in The Hague during the 1850s likely influenced his later work, including Captain Folger of Nantucket.
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Artist
Jonathan Eastman Johnson (July 29, 1824 – April 5, 1906) was an American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, with his name inscribed at its entrance.
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