Hannah Speakman Rowe (Mrs. John Rowe) (1725-1805)

Robert Feke

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Colonial American Elegance

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Hannah Speakman Rowe (Mrs. John Rowe) (1725-1805)" is a portrait by American artist Robert Feke, created circa 1756, which exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering the likeness and social status of his subjects through detailed costume and expression. The painting is significant for its representation of colonial American portraiture, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the period, particularly in the context of the Rowe family's prominence in Boston society.

Description of the work:

"Hannah Speakman Rowe (Mrs. John Rowe) (1725-1805)" by Robert Feke is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering the textures of fabric and the subtleties of skin tones. The composition features Mrs. Rowe in a formal pose, adorned in a white gown with intricate detailing, set against a muted background that enhances her dignified presence and the overall sense of refinement characteristic of 18th-century American portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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