Sarah Morecock Boylston (Mrs. Thomas Boylston) (1696-1774)

John Singleton Copley

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture and Colonial American Identity.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Sarah Morecock Boylston (Mrs. Thomas Boylston) (1696-1774)" is a portrait by John Singleton Copley, created in 1767, which exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the individuality and social status of his subjects through meticulous detail and a rich color palette. The painting not only reflects the cultural values of 18th-century colonial America but also contributes to the understanding of portraiture as a means of asserting identity and lineage within the context of the burgeoning American society.

Description of the work:

"Sarah Morecock Boylston (Mrs. Thomas Boylston) (1696-1774)" by John Singleton Copley is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of realism and detail. The composition features the subject in a dark gown adorned with intricate lace, set against a muted background that enhances her dignified posture and the delicate rendering of her facial features, reflecting the social status and refinement of the sitter.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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