Ice Skater 1879

eastmanjohnson

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"Ice Skater" is a painting by Eastman Johnson created in 1879. The painting depicts a young girl, dressed warmly in a blue coat and white bonnet, warming her hands in front of a wood stove. This genre painting, characteristic of Johnson's style, captures the quiet intimacy of everyday life in 19th-century America. The realistic portrayal of the girl's posture and the detail of the stove's design highlight the artist's mastery of realism and ability to evoke a sense of warmth and domesticity. The painting invites viewers to reflect on the simple pleasures of everyday life and appreciate the beauty of everyday moments.