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Portrait of Franklin H. Delano

Eastman Johnson

1881

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

american_impressionism Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Portrait of Franklin H. Delano is a 1881 unspecified by Eastman Johnson, a american_impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Eastman Johnson
When & what style?: 1881 · american_impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with a white mustache and hair, wearing a dark coat. His face is mostly pale, with shadows under his eyes and around his jaw. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, especially on his collar and sleeves. The artist used loose, quick strokes to show light and shadow, giving the painting a rough texture. This style was common in Impressionism and Realism, where details were often left sketchy to feel more alive. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.