Portrait de Jeune Homme
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney
Accession Number
1952.13.113
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Portrait de Jeune Homme" is a compelling depiction of a young man, as its French title and classification as a male portrait suggest. Created by artist Frank Edwin Scott, this undated painting resides in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The work invites viewers to consider the personal stories behind traditional portraiture, where the subject's expression and presence take center stage. The painting entered the museum's collection through a meaningful gift from Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney, donated in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney. This donation highlights...