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J. Pierpont Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Carlos Baca-Flor. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
Morgan, a leading American banker and collector of the early twentieth century.
The painting is a portrait of J. P. Morgan, a leading American banker and collector of the early twentieth century. Rendered in oil on canvas in 1914 by Carlos Baca‑Flor, the work presents Morgan as the central figure, emphasizing his stature through a straightforward, dignified composition. As a portrait, it functions as a visual record of the sitter’s public persona, reflecting the prestige associated with his role in finance and his extensive philanthropic activities.
The depiction underscores Morgan’s identity as a cultural patron and industrial leader, a meaning traditionally conveyed by formal portraiture of prominent figures.
Technique & Style
The portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan was painted in 1914 using oil on canvas, a medium typical of formal portraiture in the early twentieth century. The work measures 114.3 cm in height by 101.6 cm in width, as recorded in the cataloguing data of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Executed in a realistic yet restrained style, the painting captures the sitter’s dignified presence through careful modeling of light and shadow in oil paint.
The canvas support provides a smooth surface that enhances the fine detail of facial features and attire, reflecting the traditional handling of portrait subjects in museum collections.
History & Provenance
The oil-on-canvas portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan was executed by Carlos Baca‑Flor in 1914. The work depicts the financier in a formal bust‑length pose and is signed and dated by the artist. The painting measures approximately 114.3 cm in height and 101.6 cm in width.
According to the museum’s records, the painting entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains today. No earlier owners or commission details are documented in the available sources.
The portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan by Carlos Baca-Flor is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The painting, executed in oil on canvas in 1914, depicts the financier as its main subject. While the specific inventory or accession number is not provided in the available records, the work is confirmed to be part of the museum's permanent holdings in New York.
Overview
Carlos Baca-Flor's 1914 oil painting, "J. Pierpont Morgan," presents a formal portrait of the prominent financier. Executed in oil paint, this work captures Morgan's likeness and is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artist's approach emphasizes the subject's public persona, reflecting the era's conventions for depicting figures of authority and influence through traditional portraiture.
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