The artwork titled “Hannah” was created by Eastman Johnson in 1859, belonging to the Realism art movement. This piece is categorized as a portrait.
In the artwork, a young girl named Hannah is portrayed sitting with an attentive and poised demeanor. She is dressed in a red garment, with white sleeves peeking out from under it, which contrasts subtly with the darker, muted background and the piece of furniture she is seated beside. The background hints at simplicity, drawing the viewer’s focus to Hannah’s expressive face and solid stance. Her slightly tousled hair frames her face naturally, encapsulating a moment that radiates youthful earnestness and introspection. The artist’s application of rich, warm tones enhances the lifelike quality of the subject, showcasing Johnson’s proficiency in rendering realistic human expressions and textures, a hallmark of the Realism movement.
