Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Eastman Johnson. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Eastman Johnson, created in 1896. It is a representation of the artist, characterized by a serious expression and formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, set against a dark background that accentuates his features. His direct gaze engages the viewer, conveying a sense of solemnity.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Johnson's use of oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that impart a textured quality. The overall effect is marked by simplicity and elegance, reflecting the influence of 17th-century Dutch masters on Johnson's later work.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Johnson, a co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was influenced by his time in The Hague in the 1850s, where he studied the works of Dutch masters.
Artist & collection
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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