Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins)

Richard Gainsborough Dupont

Created:
Movement:
1797
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key Notes:
Portraiture Elegance, Neoclassical Style
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Dimensions:
6 x 4 3/4 in. (15.2 x 12.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on copper
Difficulty:
Expert
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Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins) by Richard Gainsborough Dupont

The painting "Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins)" was created in 1797 by Richard Gainsborough Dupont, utilizing the medium of oil on copper. This work exemplifies the late 18th-century portraiture style, characterized by its detailed rendering and the use of copper as a support, which was less common than canvas or wood. The choice of copper allowed for a smooth surface, enhancing the precision and luminosity of the oil paint. Richard Gainsborough Dupont, a lesser-known artist of the period, was influenced by the prominent portraitists of his time, including Thomas Gainsborough, to whom he was related. The painting holds historical significance as it captures the likeness and social status of Catherine Hawkins, reflecting the cultural and societal norms of the era. This work contributes to the understanding of portraiture's role in documenting personal and familial identity during the late 18th century.

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Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins) by Richard Gainsborough Dupont

Created in 1797, "Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins)" by Richard Gainsborough Dupont is an oil on copper painting that exemplifies the refined portraiture style of the late 18th century. The artwork captures the elegance and poise of its subject, Catherine Hawkins, through meticulous detail and a delicate color palette.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mrs. John Puget (Catherine Hawkins)