Ažurirano Studeni 2026 · rangirano prema našoj ocjeni popularnosti (pretraživanja, posjeti i narudžbe za svako djelo) · 32 djela John Neagle u našem katalogu
Ukratko
Od svih originala koje je John Neagle ostavio, najpoznatiji je Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer (1823) u kolekciji muzeja National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.. Samo iza njih slijede Portrait of a Man (1845) i Portrait of Henry Clay (1842). Naš katalog sadrži 32 djela umjetnika John Neagle; galerija je čuvala onih 32 koja svijet najviše divi, a svako je prikazano s datumom nastanka, muzejom i pričanom.
A single, piercing gaze cuts through the gloom. Junius Brutus Booth, caught in the heavy mantle of Sir Edward Mortimer, stares from the canvas with a brow furrowed by internal conflict. The light clings to the stark white of a ruffled collar, a bright island in a sea of deep blues and earthy browns. This is not a quiet moment. It is the tension of a character suspended between thought…
This 1845 oil on canvas presents a three-quarter length portrait of a man, rendered with the disciplined precision of the American academic style. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the viewer's left, projecting a sense of composed dignity. A dramatic chiaroscuro effect defines the composition, where a strong light source illuminates the contours of the face, neck, and hand, leaving the remainder of the figure to…
The Portrait of Henry Clay is an oil on canvas painted by John Neagle in 1842. This work captures the likeness of Henry Clay, who lived from 1777 to 1852. The image was commissioned by the National Clay Club of Philadelphia to honor its patron. Neagle, a prominent figure in the American portrait tradition, rendered the subject with a focus on the individual's presence.
This portrait of George Peabody, painted by John Neagle, offers a quiet encounter with a man of significant influence. Created in 1822, the work captures Peabody during a formative period of his life. He was a prominent American financier and philanthropist, a man whose legacy would eventually extend far beyond the financial circles of his era. In this depiction, we see the individual behind the substantial charitable contributions that would…
A single point of white light breaks the darkness of the canvas. It is the crisp, starched edge of a clerical collar, a sharp horizontal line that separates the face from the heavy shadows of the torso. Reverend Gregory Townsend Bedell meets the viewer's gaze with a steady, unblinking directness. His eyes hold the quiet gravity of a man accustomed to the weight of spiritual counsel. The light falls from…
The Portrait of Gilbert Stuart is an oil painting created by the American artist John Neagle. This work depicts the subject, who was also a painter named Gilbert Stuart. The portrait captures the likeness of the sitter in a bust-length composition, focusing on the head and shoulders of the man.
In this 1829 portrait, we find ourselves in the presence of William Strickland, a man whose very posture suggests the precision of his craft. He is captured in a three-quarter view, seated amidst the tools of his intellect. A drawing board rests before him, and his hands hold the implements of an architect, grounding the subject in his professional identity. The composition is deliberate, using a slightly low-angle perspective to…
In the dim, heat-heavy air of the workshop, John Neagle captures a moment of intense labor in 1829. This oil on canvas presents a full length portrait of Mr. Patrick Lyon, a man whose life is defined by the rhythmic strike of metal against metal. He stands at his anvil, a Scottish-born American blacksmith, mechanic, and inventor, caught in the midst of his craft. The scene is not one of…
John Neagle painted this portrait of Gilbert Stuart in 1825. At this time, Neagle was a prominent figure in Philadelphia, where he established a studio that attracted the era's political and intellectual elite. The sitter, Stuart, was a significant figure in early American portraiture, and Neagle’s depiction captures him during the final years of his life.
In this work, Pat Lyon at the Forge, the artist John Neagle captures a moment of intense industry. The painting depicts Patrick Lyon, a man who moved from his native Scotland to become a prominent blacksmith, mechanic, and inventor in America. Lyon was a self-made businessman who earned a reputation as a working class hero. The portrait was commissioned by Lyon himself on November 4, 1825, reflecting a desire to…
John Kintzing Kane1828
12
Portrait of a Lady1830 · National Gallery of Art
13
Thomas W. Dyott1836 · National Gallery of Art
14
Portrait of a man in coat1840
15
Portrait of a Gentleman1845
16
Martin Luther Hurlbut1840 · Cleveland Museum of Art
17
Henry Clay1842 · National Portrait Gallery
18
Study for Portrait of Dr. Friedlander1841
19
George Dodd1852 · National Gallery of Art
20
Julia Dodd (Mrs. George Dodd)1852 · National Gallery of Art
21
Joseph Clay Neal1837 · National Portrait Gallery
22
Anna Gibbon Johnson1828 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
23
The Reverend John Albert Ryan1829 · National Gallery of Art
24
John Haviland1828 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
25
Henry Bedelman Bascom1826 · Transylvania University
26
Amy Taylor Dickson (Mrs. John Dickson)1835 · National Gallery of Art
27
Colonel Augustus James Pleasonton1846 · National Gallery of Art
28
Richard Mentor Johnson1843 · National Gallery of Art
29
Reverend Samuel Brown Wiley1847 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
30
John Walsh1840 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
31
Elias G. DrakeNew York Historical Society
32
Portrait of a Young Girl
Četiri teme koje se najčešće ponavljaju u ovim originalima, svaka s svojim vrhunskim primjerom.
8 muzeja u kojima se nalazi najviše djela s ove stranice.
| Muzej | Grad | Djela autora John Neagle | Slike iz ovog popisa |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 8 | Portrait of a Lady, Thomas W. Dyott, George Dodd |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 4 | Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer, Portrait of Henry Clay, Henry Clay |
 Muzej likovnih umjetnosti |
Boston | 3 | George Peabody, Gilbert Stuart, Pat Lyon at the Forge |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | John Haviland, Reverend Samuel Brown Wiley, John Walsh |
 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
Philadelphia | 2 | Pat Lyon at the Forge, Anna Gibbon Johnson |
 Brooklyn Museum |
Brooklyn | 1 | Portrait of a Man |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Reverend Gregory Townsend Bedell |
 Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art |
Providence | 1 | Portrait of Gilbert Stuart |
Odaberite desetljeće kako biste vidjeli original koji ga definira.
A single, piercing gaze cuts through the gloom. Junius Brutus Booth, caught in the heavy mantle of Sir Edward Mortimer, stares from the canvas with a brow furrowed by internal conflict. The light clings to the stark white of a ruffled collar, a bright island in a sea of deep blues and earthy browns. This is not a quiet moment. It is the tension of a character suspended between thought…
A single point of white light breaks the darkness of the canvas. It is the crisp, starched edge of a clerical collar, a sharp horizontal line that separates the face from the heavy shadows of the torso. Reverend Gregory Townsend Bedell meets the viewer's gaze with a steady, unblinking directness. His eyes hold the quiet gravity of a man accustomed to the weight of spiritual counsel. The light falls from…
This 1845 oil on canvas presents a three-quarter length portrait of a man, rendered with the disciplined precision of the American academic style. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the viewer's left, projecting a sense of composed dignity. A dramatic chiaroscuro effect defines the composition, where a strong light source illuminates the contours of the face, neck, and hand, leaving the remainder of the figure to…
In this formal portrait, John Neagle captures George Dodd in a moment of quiet, steady presence. Painted about 1852, the work presents the gentleman in a three-quarter view. He sits against a dark, indistinct background where hints of foliage and drapery emerge from the shadows. The subject's gaze is fixed directly upon the viewer, meeting the eye with a sense of composed intelligence.
Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer (1823), National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.. Nakon njih slijede Portrait of a Man (1845) i Portrait of Henry Clay (1842).
27 godina: Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer datira iz 1823, a John Neagle je rođen/a 1796.
Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer, Portrait of a Man, Portrait of Henry Clay, George Peabody, Reverend Gregory Townsend Bedell, Portrait of Gilbert Stuart, William Strickland (1787-1854), Pat Lyon at the Forge, Gilbert Stuart i Pat Lyon at the Forge. Gornji rang prikazuje godinu i muzej za svako od njih.
Naš katalog sadrži 32 djela umjetnika John Neagle, datiranih od 1822 do 1852.
Većinom u National Gallery of Art (Washington), National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.) i Muzej likovnih umjetnosti (Boston). Gornja tablica muzeja navodi sve njih.
U 1820s: 12 od 32 djela na ovoj stranici nastalo je tada, od čega je Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer Junius Brutus Booth as Sir Edward Mortimer.
Na ovoj stranici najstarije djelo je iz George Peabody (1822), a najnovije iz George Dodd (1852).
Man (19), Dark background (10) i Portrait (8), kroz svih 32 djela na ovoj stranici.
Oil On Canvas, za 20 od 32 djela na ovoj stranici.
Romanticism, sudeći po originalima na ovoj stranici.
Portrait of a Lady, Thomas W. Dyott i George Dodd: National Gallery of Art, Washington posjeduje 8 djela s ove stranice.
In the vibrant landscape of nineteenth-century American art, few names resonated with as much fashionable prestige as John Neagle. A painter whose brush captured the very essence of a developing nation, Neagle emerged as a prominent figure in Philadelphia, a city that served as the beating heart of his creative life. His journey began in Boston, but it was through an early apprenticeship to Thomas Wilson—a skilled painter of signs and coaches—that his path toward fine art was paved. This formative period, though rooted in the practical craft of decorative painting, provided him with the technical foundation that would later allow him to master the complexities of light and human expression.
Neagle’s artistic evolution was deeply shaped by the masters who crossed his path. Through Wilson, he was introduced to Bass Otis and the celebrated Thomas Sully, the latter becoming a pivotal influence and even a future relative by marriage. Under their guidance, Neagle moved beyond the utilitarian world of coach painting to embrace the sophisticated realm of portraiture. His style, characterized by an incisive attention to psychology and a dazzling brushwork reminiscent of van Dyck and Sir Thomas Lawrence, allowed him to breathe life into his subjects, transforming mere likenesses into profound studies of character.
While Neagle’s career took him on brief sojourns to Lexington, Kentucky, and New Orleans, Louisiana, it was in Philadelphia where he truly established his dominion. By 1818, he had committed himself exclusively to the art of the portrait, setting up a studio that would attract the most notable figures of the era. His work was not merely about capturing a face; it was about documenting the soul of American society. His sitters ranged from the political elite and merchants to intellectuals and professionals, all rendered with a realism that balanced elegance with an unmistakable truth.
Among his most enduring contributions to the American canon is the strikingly unconventional Pat Lyon at the Forge. In this work, Neagle departed from the traditional, polished manner of portraiture to present a heroic, almost brutal depiction of a blacksmith. This masterpiece, which reached a wide audience through engraving, showcased his ability to blend the grand style with a raw, narrative power. His repertoire also included monumental works such as the Portrait of Henry Clay and portraits of figures like James Fenimore Cooper and the Marquis de Lafayette, cementing his status as a chronicler of American greatness.
Beyond the canvas, Neagle was a pillar of the artistic community. His commitment to the advancement of art in America was evidenced by his service as a Director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and his role as a founder and president of the Artist's Fund Society of Philadelphia. These leadership roles reflected a man deeply invested in the institutional growth of his craft.
The significance of John Neagle lies in his ability to marry the grace of Romanticism with a rigorous, observant realism. His portraits remain vital windows into the nineteenth century, offering more than just historical documentation; they offer an emotional connection to the people who shaped the American identity. Through his masterful use of light and his profound understanding of human psychology, Neagle ensured that the faces of his era would endure long after the era itself had passed.
