Eastman Johnson : "The Girl I Left Behind Me" (c.1872)

Description: "The Girl I Left Behind Me," by Eastman Johnson (c. 1872) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 9") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 12") • 16" x 20" (Image: 13" x 15.69") • 20" x 24" (Image: 16" x 19.25") • 24" x 30" (Image: 19" x 23") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork A young girl stands on a promontory, her hair streaming in the wind. The path before her ends, so she must either retrace her steps or try to find a different way forward. Johnson called this painting The Girl I Left Behind Me, invoking an Irish ballad that was popular with both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. In doing so, the artist opens the possibility that this young girl is doing more than waiting for the return of her husband. Her wedding ring, glinting in the light, speaks of commitment to her union, but is Johnson referring to her personal life or to the nation? The split-rail fence below her divides the landscape, and the fog surrounding her suggests a world fraught with ambivalence. She appears to wait for a sign of what will come next. (Text courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum). Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

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