Thomas Coffin Amory I (1767-1812)

Gilbert Stuart

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Realistic portraiture, Neoclassical elegance.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Thomas Coffin Amory I (1767-1812)" is a portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart, an influential American artist known for his contributions to portraiture in the early 19th century. The work exemplifies Stuart's mastery in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of the period, and it remains a significant example of American portraiture.

Description of the work:

"Thomas Coffin Amory I (1767-1812)" by Gilbert Stuart is an oil on canvas portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a dark, somber background that enhances the figure's prominence. Amory is depicted wearing a black coat and a white cravat, with his gaze directed slightly off-center, conveying a sense of introspection and dignity typical of Stuart's portraiture style.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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