1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Southern Courtship is a 1859 oil by Eastman Johnson, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The painting depicts a scene of a man and woman standing outside a wooden structure, possibly a home or a barn. The man is dressed in casual attire, while the woman wears a long dress and holds a piece of fabric. The atmosphere appears to be one of quiet intimacy. In the background, various objects are visible, including a basket, a bottle, and a tool on the ground. The overall mood of the painting is subdued, with muted colors dominating the palette. For more on the artistic technique used in this painting, explore the concept of glazing.
Jonathan Eastman Johnson (July 29, 1824 – April 5, 1906) was an American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, with his name inscribed at its entrance.
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