Study for 'A Glass with the Squire' 1880

Eastman Johnson's 1880 "Study for 'A Glass with the Squire'" depicts two men in a dimly lit room. The composition focuses on the figures, emphasizing their relationship. The study's loose brushstrokes and muted tones create a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Johnson's style. The study serves as a preliminary sketch for the final painting, "A Glass with the Squire," highlighting Johnson's meticulous approach to capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people.