John R. Johnston with Painting
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
John R. Johnston with Painting is a 1854 by John R. Johnston, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a man sitting in a simple studio with one of his paintings on the floor. He's placed himself in front of it, adding energy to the scene. The way he's seated, with his body turned, creates a sense of movement. This photo is part of his personal album, which includes work by other photographers. It's a unique glimpse into his life and work. He clearly thought about the lighting, using natural light to create a nice effect. Check out the work of the museum where this is kept, The Cleveland Museum of Art.
This compelling self-portrait and the adjacent candid picture of his wife are the most significant and moving images in Johnston's personal photography album containing work by him and other distinguished photographers. For this appealing composition, he seated himself in a plainly appointed studio in front of one of his painted portraits placed on the floor. The position of the chair and his body add vitality to the image. Clearly a master of lighting, Johnson carefully controlled the natural illumination so that his face and hands were in brilliant contrast to his dark clothes and the dimly…
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John R. Johnston (1820–1872) was an American artist.
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