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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story of the work:

"John Taylor Johnston" is a portrait painted by Daniel Huntington in 1875, depicting the prominent American art collector and the first president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work reflects Huntington's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the tradition of portraiture in 19th-century America.

Description of the work:

"John Taylor Johnston" by Daniel Huntington, created in 1875, features a seated portrait of the subject, characterized by a dignified expression and formal attire that reflects the societal status of the time. The use of oil on canvas allows for rich color and texture, with careful attention to detail in the rendering of Johnston's features and the surrounding elements, contributing to the overall sense of realism and depth.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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John Taylor Johnston