Portrait of Joseph Coolidge, Jr.

Jean Baptiste Joseph Duchesne

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Neoclassical portraiture, refined elegance.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Portrait of Joseph Coolidge, Jr." is a work by Jean Baptiste Joseph Duchesne, created in 1791, which exemplifies the neoclassical style prevalent in late 18th-century portraiture. The painting reflects the social status and cultural aspirations of its subject, Joseph Coolidge, Jr., a prominent American merchant and diplomat, and serves as a significant representation of the transatlantic connections between America and Europe during this period.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of Joseph Coolidge, Jr." by Jean Baptiste Joseph Duchesne features a seated male figure, depicted in a three-quarter view, dressed in formal attire indicative of the early 19th century. The composition is characterized by a muted color palette, with soft brushwork that highlights the subject's facial features and the texture of his clothing, set against a dark, unobtrusive background that emphasizes the figure's presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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