Mrs. Peter De Lancey

Matthew Pratt

Created:
Movement:
1771
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Colonial Portraiture, Elegant Attire
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Dimensions:
29 3/4 x 25 in. (75.6 x 63.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Matthew Pratt's "Mrs. Peter De Lancey" (1771)

The painting "Mrs. Peter De Lancey" by Matthew Pratt, created in 1771, is an exemplary work of American colonial portraiture. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece reflects the stylistic influences of Pratt's training under Benjamin West, a prominent figure in the development of American art. Pratt's work is significant for its contribution to the visual documentation of colonial American society, capturing the likeness and status of its subjects with precision and elegance. The portrait of Mrs. Peter De Lancey is notable for its detailed rendering of textiles and the sitter's composed demeanor, indicative of her social standing. Matthew Pratt (1734–1805) was an American painter who gained recognition for his portraits and genre scenes, and his work provides valuable insights into the cultural and social milieu of 18th-century America.

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Mrs. Peter De Lancey by Matthew Pratt

The painting "Mrs. Peter De Lancey" by Matthew Pratt, created in 1771, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the refined portraiture style of the American colonial period. The artwork captures the elegance and social status of its subject, Mrs. Peter De Lancey, through meticulous attention to detail and composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mrs. Peter De Lancey