Negro Life in the South

A powerful 1859 depiction of African-American community life in Washington, D.C., this masterpiece by Jonathan Eastman Johnson captures soulful moments of togetherness and invites you to explore its rich history.

Jonathan Eastman Johnson

Discover Jonathan Eastman Johnson (1824-1906), the 'American Rembrandt'! Explore his genre paintings, portraits of Lincoln & more, capturing everyday American life with Dutch Masters influence.