John Taylor Johnston

Daniel Huntington

Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Gilded Age Portraiture Cultural Patronage
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Dimensions:
43 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (110.5 x 85.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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John Taylor Johnston by Daniel Huntington

The painting "John Taylor Johnston," created in 1875 by Daniel Huntington, is an exemplary work of portraiture executed in oil on canvas. Huntington, a prominent American artist of the 19th century, was known for his adept skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. This particular portrait depicts John Taylor Johnston, a significant figure in the art world as the founding president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The work is notable for its detailed rendering and the dignified presence of Johnston, reflecting both his personal stature and his contributions to the arts. Huntington's career was marked by his involvement with the National Academy of Design, where he served as president, further cementing his influence in American art circles. The painting not only serves as a historical document of a key cultural figure but also exemplifies the refined portrait style of the period.

Description of the work:

John Taylor Johnston by Daniel Huntington

Created in 1875, Daniel Huntington's "John Taylor Johnston" is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the refined realism characteristic of 19th-century American portraiture. The painting captures the likeness of John Taylor Johnston, a prominent art patron and the first president of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting the artist's attention to detail and the subject's significance in the art world.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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John Taylor Johnston