Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason)

Gilbert Stuart

Created:
Movement:
1805
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key Notes:
Portraiture and Neoclassical Elegance.
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Dimensions:
30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (76.8 x 64.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason)" is a portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796, depicting the wife of prominent Boston merchant Jonathan Mason. This work exemplifies Stuart's mastery in capturing the individuality and social status of his subjects, contributing to the development of American portraiture in the late 18th century.

Description of the work:

"Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason)" by Gilbert Stuart is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery in rendering lifelike features and textures. The composition presents the subject in a three-quarter pose, adorned in a white gown with delicate blue accents, set against a dark, muted background that enhances the luminosity of her skin and the intricate details of her attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason)