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Study for "The House that Jeff Built"

David Claypoole Johnston

1863

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Study for "The House that Jeff Built" is a 1863 graphite by David Claypoole Johnston, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: David Claypoole Johnston
When & what style?: 1863 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The title of this work is "Study for 'The House that Jeff Built'" by David Claypoole Johnston. This study is interesting because it shows the artist's process and planning before creating a final piece. It gives us a glimpse into how the artist worked and thought about composition. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.