Portrait of the Artist
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (62.2 x 52.1 cm)
Classification
Painting
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Samuel P. Avery, 1891
Accession Number
91.27.2
Tags
About this artwork
"Portrait of the Artist" by George P. A. Healy, created in 1851, is executed in oil on canvas. This work belongs to the Metropolitan Museum's The American Wing collection. The work measures 24 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (62.2 x 52.1 cm). It originates from American. The artwork entered the museum's collection through gift of samuel p. avery, 1891.
Art Historical Context
Step into the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art and gaze upon *Portrait of the Artist* George P. A., a compelling oil-on-canvas work from 1851. 24½ × 20½ inches (62.2 × 52.1 cm), this intimate self-portrait showcases Healy's skill in the traditional medium of oil on canvas, prized in the 19th century for its luminous depth, rich textures, and ability to convey subtle skin tones and fabric details. As a hallmark of American portraiture, it reflects the era's emphasis on personal identity and introspection amid a burgeoning national art scene. Created during Healy's mature career, th...