John Johnston

John Johnston by Rembrandt Peale

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

30 1/4 x 26 in. (76.8 x 66 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Noel Johnston King, 1979

Accession Number

1980.77

Tags

MenPortraits

About this artwork

This John Johnston by Rembrandt Peale dating to 1826–29 exemplifies the artistic traditions of American. Created in oil on canvas, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of American artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's The American Wing, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 30 1/4 x 26 in. (76.8 x 66 cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and technical capabilities of...

About the Artist

Rembrandt Peale · 17781860

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