Hannah Rowe Linzee (Mrs. Thomas Coffin Amory I) (1775-1845)

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Portraiture, Neoclassical Elegance
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Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Hannah Rowe Linzee (Mrs. Thomas Coffin Amory I) (1775-1845)" is a portrait created by American artist John Johnston, who was active in the early 19th century. The painting exemplifies Johnston's skill in capturing the likeness and social status of his subjects, reflecting the cultural values and aesthetics of the period in which it was produced.

Description of the work:

The painting "Hannah Rowe Linzee (Mrs. Thomas Coffin Amory I) (1775-1845)" by John Johnston features a seated female figure adorned in a white gown with delicate blue accents, set against a muted background that enhances her prominence. The composition is characterized by Johnston's meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of fabric textures and the subject's serene expression, reflecting the neoclassical style prevalent in early 19th-century American portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Hannah Rowe Linzee (Mrs. Thomas Coffin Amory I) (1775-1845)