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James Johnston of Straiton (died 1841)

James Johnston of Straiton (died 1841)

The Met

Artist: Sir Henry Raeburn(British, Stockbridge, Scotland 1756–1823 Edinburgh, Scotland)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 35 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (89.5 x 69.2 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Adele L. Lehman, in memory of Arthur Lehman, 1965

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Brief Description

A man with white hair seated in a red chair, holding an open book and a rolled paper

Detailed Description

A vertical painting depicts a man seated in a red armchair, facing slightly to the viewer's right but looking directly forward. He has light skin, a round face, and short, wavy white hair that reaches his ears. His eyes are light, and his mouth is closed. He wears a dark blue coat over a white waistcoat and a voluminous white cravat tied around his neck. His left arm rests on the armrest of the chair, and his right arm is bent, holding an open book with white pages. His left hand holds a rolled piece of white paper or a scroll. The book rests on a dark surface, possibly a table or the arm of the chair. The armchair is a deep red, and its back is visible behind him on the right side of the painting. The background is a dark, muted brown, lighter on the left and darker on the right, creating a subtle gradient. Light from the upper left illuminates his face, the white of his clothing, and the book.

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James Johnston of Straiton (died 1841) by Sir Henry Raeburn

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