The artwork titled “Johannes Wolff,” created by John Singer Sargent around the year 1897, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Realism movement. The painting, which measures 76.2 by 63.5 centimeters, is a portrait genre piece currently located at the Fogg Museum, part of the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
The artwork features a distinguished gentleman, likely the eponymous Johannes Wolff, depicted in a formal pose. Clad in a dark suit, he holds a violin, suggesting his association with music or the arts. The subject stands against a somber, subdued background, which accentuates his striking presence and the detailed depiction of his facial features and attire. The intricate play of light and shadow across his face and the violin exemplifies Sargent’s mastery in realism and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with profound depth.
