Joshua Johnson

Joshua Johnson was a painter active primarily during the first decade of the nineteenth century, with documented work spanning approximately 1800 to 1810. His known output focuses on portraiture, capturing individuals and family units from the period.

Seven paintings representing the artist's practice are currently preserved in major American museum collections, establishing Johnson's historical significance. These Joshua Johnson paintings are held by prestigious institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Notable preserved works include the commissioned portraits Edward and Sarah Rutter, the individual study Mr. Baylor, and the detailed group composition Family Group. Other significant pieces represented in collections are Emma Van Name and Elizabeth Grant Bankson Beatty (Mrs. James Beatty) and Her Daughter Susan.

As the majority of the artist’s output dates from the early 1800s, many of the preserved images reside in the public domain. This allows the historic portraits to be widely accessible today as downloadable artwork, providing enthusiasts with high-quality prints for research and educational use.