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A Young Republican

John Ames Mitchell

1878

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

A Young Republican is a 1878 ink by John Ames Mitchell, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Ames Mitchell
When & what style?: 1878 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people sitting at a table with a meal laid out. The room is dim, with patterned wallpaper and a window in the background letting in faint light. Outside, a street scene with people and trees is visible through the glass. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the scene, making it feel lively but unfinished. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.