Artwork
Jeromus Johnson
Jeromus Johnson is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist William Sidney Mount. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jeromus Johnson is a portrait painted in oil by William Sidney Mount in 1832. It is a representative work of 19th-century American genre painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jeromus Johnson, a man dressed in dark attire holding a book. His serious expression and neat, curly hair suggest a sense of dignity and importance.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, to make the subject stand out against the dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection and reflects Mount's focus on rural life on Long Island, where he spent much of his life.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Sidney Mount (November 26, 1807 – November 19, 1868) was a 19th-century American genre painter.
