Artwork
Mrs. Barnet (Catherine Bergen) Johnson
Mrs. Barnet (Catherine Bergen) Johnson is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist William Sidney Mount. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. The painting 'Mrs.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Mrs. Barnet (Catherine Bergen) Johnson' is an oil portrait created by William Sidney Mount in 1839. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Catherine Bergen Johnson, a local resident, with a calm demeanor, dressed in formal attire with a dark dress and white ruffled collar, suggesting an upper-class status.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Mount's skill in capturing the subtleties of his subject's expression and attire against a muted background, characteristic of his genre painting style.
History & Provenance
William Sidney Mount, born in Setauket, New York, in 1807, was a pioneer of American genre painting, focusing on everyday life, particularly on Long Island where he lived and worked.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Sidney Mount (November 26, 1807 – November 19, 1868) was a 19th-century American genre painter.
