Phebe Taylor Winthrop (Mrs. Francis Bayard Winthrop) (1765-1841)

John Trumbull

Created:
Movement:
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Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Neoclassical portraiture, refined elegance.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Phebe Taylor Winthrop (Mrs. Francis Bayard Winthrop) (1765-1841)" is a portrait painted by John Trumbull in 1792, capturing the likeness of the prominent socialite and wife of Francis Bayard Winthrop. This work exemplifies Trumbull's neoclassical style and his focus on American subjects, contributing to the establishment of a national identity in early American art.

Description of the work:

The painting "Phebe Taylor Winthrop (Mrs. Francis Bayard Winthrop) (1765-1841)" by John Trumbull features a seated female figure adorned in a white gown with a delicate blue sash, set against a muted background that emphasizes her dignified presence. The composition is characterized by Trumbull's meticulous attention to detail and the use of soft, naturalistic lighting, which highlights the subject's facial features and the textures of her attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Phebe Taylor Winthrop (Mrs. Francis Bayard Winthrop) (1765-1841)