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Painter in the Clearing

In Portrait of the Painter (1859), John La Farge presents himself poised for artistic exploration, set against the serene backdrop of his family’s estate in Glen Cove, Long Island. This self-portrait reflects La Farge’s innovative approach, drawing inspiration from Japanese prints’ flattened spaces and the tonal techniques of his mentors, Thomas Couture and William Morris Hunt. The composition, influenced by photographic sources, captures the artist as a dedicated landscapist, ready to engage with nature’s nuances. Through this contemplative portrayal, La Farge invites viewers into a moment of introspection and creative anticipation. This work can be seen at [The Metropolitan Museum of Art,https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/11383]

Duration: 00:02:34

Categories: Slow Art ,Modern Art

Tags: john, farge, portrait, painter, 17_3074_la_farge_portrait_of_painter_metropolitan_0234_p14_1.mp4, usa, american this self-portrait, which la farge painted in october 1859 at his family’s estate in glen cove, long island, reflects his use of a photograph as a pictorial source and his appreciation of the unmodulated shapes and flattened space of japanese prints. the artist portrays himself as a landscapist ready to embark on a painting expedition. it is now located in the metropolitan museum of art in new york city.