The Twins: Virginia and Jane, 1917, Joseph T. Pearson, Jr. (American), 1876 - 1951, Oil on canvas, H. 60 x W. 72 inches, James A. Michener Art Museum, Gift of Oliver Pearson.
Many people have never heard of Joseph Pearson. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, there was a Depression in America. Many people were out of work, and most people did not have extra money to buy art with. Collecting American art became unfashionable, and many institutions sold their American works to purchase art made by famous Europeans. In addition, the modern art styles became popular, so artists like Pearson who painted in a traditional style were ignored. In addition, Read More
Did the artist know these girls? Who are they?
The Twins: Virginia and Jane, 1917, Joseph T. Pearson, Jr. (American), 1876 - 1951, Oil on canvas, H. 60 x W. 72 inches, James A. Michener Art Museum, Gift of Oliver Pearson.
Pearson was a versatile artist skilled in the craft of still life, landscape painting and portraiture. Like his contemporary associate, Daniel Garber, Pearson’s strongest portraiture work is of his family. He executed early portraits of his wife and mother, and accomplished later portraits of his daughters. His early exhibition work featured portraits, but his first round of critically acclaimed success reflected Pearson’s interest in landscapes and the outdoors. Read More »