Self-portrait
1867
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1867
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows a man sitting at a desk, writing with a quill pen. He is dressed in dark clothing and has a serious expression on his face. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from a window to the right. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. The subject's face and hands are illuminated, while the rest of the room is shrouded in shadow. This painting is a self-portrait of Eastman Johnson, an American artist. To learn more about his work, you can explore the Brooklyn Museum, which holds many of his paintings.
