John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913)

Carlos Baca-Flor

Created:

Movement:

1910

None

key Notes:

Financial Titan; Portraiture Realism

Dimensions:

30 x 24 1/4 in. (76.2 x 61.6 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913)" is a portrait painted by Carlos Baca-Flor, an influential Peruvian artist known for his contributions to portraiture in the early 20th century. The painting captures the prominent American financier and banker, reflecting both Morgan's significant impact on the financial world and Baca-Flor's skill in conveying the subject's character through meticulous detail and composition.

Description of the work:

"John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913)" by Carlos Baca-Flor is a portrait that captures the prominent financier in a formal pose, characterized by a rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail. The composition emphasizes Morgan's dignified presence through the use of chiaroscuro, highlighting his facial features and the textures of his attire against a subdued background.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

Could this content be improved?

Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it. We have put a ton of effort into collating and organizing all of this.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.