Eastman Johnson, born on July 29, 1824, was a prominent American painter known for his genre paintings and portraits of everyday people and notable figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ralph Waldo Emerson. His work often reflected the influence of 17th-century Dutch masters, earning him the nickname 'The American Rembrandt'.
He remains a significant figure in American art history as a co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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