Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander

Theodora Willard Thayer

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Portraiture, Feminine Elegance
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Oil on canvas
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Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander

The painting "Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander" by Theodora Willard Thayer is an oil on canvas work that reflects the artist's engagement with portraiture and historical subjects. Thayer, an American artist, is known for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects with a refined and delicate approach. This particular work is a homage to John White Alexander, a prominent American portrait artist, indicating Thayer's respect for and influence by her predecessors. The subject, Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley, was a notable intellectual figure in the 19th century, and her portrayal by Thayer underscores the importance of women in intellectual and cultural history. Thayer's work contributes to the broader narrative of American art by preserving the legacy of influential figures through her detailed and respectful representations.

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The painting "Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander" by Theodora Willard Thayer is an oil on canvas work that captures the likeness of the 19th-century intellectual and educator. The style reflects a traditional portraiture approach, emphasizing realism and attention to detail, characteristic of the period's academic art practices.

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Harvard Art Museum

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Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander