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A Young Republican

John Ames Mitchell , 1878

A Young Republican, by John Ames Mitchell, ink, 1878
A Young Republican, by John Ames Mitchell, ink, 1878

A Young Republican is an ink print by the Impressionist artist John Ames Mitchell. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower right in plate: J.A. Mitchell

About this work

Overview

A Young Republican is an etching created by John Ames Mitchell in 1878 on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two individuals seated at a table with a meal, set against a dimly lit interior with patterned wallpaper and a window revealing a street scene outside.

Technique & Style

Mitchell employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey a sense of liveliness and informality, a style characteristic of etchings from this period.

Artist & collection

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Who painted A Young Republican?

A Young Republican was painted by John Ames Mitchell in 1878.

Where can I see A Young Republican?

A Young Republican is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Young Republican?

A Young Republican is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of A Young Republican?

Museum-quality prints of A Young Republican are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.