Thomas Hancock (1703-1764)

John Singleton Copley

Created:

Movement:

1765

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key Notes:

Portraiture and Colonial Affluence.

Dimensions:

50 x 40 1/4 in. (127 x 102 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Thomas Hancock (1703-1764)" is a portrait painted by John Singleton Copley in 1765, depicting the prominent Boston merchant and benefactor. The work exemplifies Copley's mastery of realism and detail, reflecting Hancock's status and influence in colonial America, as well as the burgeoning American identity during the pre-Revolutionary period.

Description of the work:

"Thomas Hancock (1703-1764)" by John Singleton Copley is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the subject in a three-quarter pose, exuding an air of confidence and authority. The composition is characterized by a rich color palette, with deep browns and warm golds, and meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of Hancock's attire and the textures of the fabrics, which reflect Copley's mastery of realism and his ability to convey the sitter's social status.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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