Joseph Coolidge (1773-1840)

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Movement:
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Realism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Neoclassical Elegance
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Joseph Coolidge (1773-1840)" is a portrait painted by Alfred Everett Smith, an American artist known for his work in the early 19th century. The painting captures the likeness of Joseph Coolidge, a prominent Boston merchant and philanthropist, reflecting the social and economic dynamics of the period while contributing to the tradition of American portraiture.

Description of the work:

"Joseph Coolidge (1773-1840)" by Alfred Everett Smith is a portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a somber yet dignified expression. The use of a muted color palette, combined with meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of the subject's attire and facial features, reflects the neoclassical style prevalent in early 19th-century American portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Joseph Coolidge (1773-1840)