John Taylor Johnston 1875

This 1875 oil on canvas portrait by Daniel Huntington depicts John Taylor Johnston, a prominent New York City merchant and art collector. The realistic style of the painting is characteristic of Huntington's work and reflects the artistic trends of the time. Johnston is portrayed in a formal setting, dressed in a dark suit and holding a book, highlighting his intellectual pursuits. The painting, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the Gilded Age.