Captain Joseph Medill Patterson 1964

Ivan Albright's "Captain Joseph Medill Patterson" (1964) is a striking portrait renowned for its hyperrealistic detail. The subject, a prominent American publisher, is depicted in a somber pose, his aged features meticulously rendered with a focus on the intricate textures of skin and clothing. The painting's highly realistic style and emphasis on decay and mortality are characteristic of Albright's work, which often explored themes of human frailty and the passage of time. The painting is a compelling example of American Realism, capturing the subject's individuality and the complex nature of human existence.