William Brattle (1706-1776)

John Singleton Copley

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Portraiture and Colonial Identity.
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Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"William Brattle (1706-1776)" is a portrait painted by John Singleton Copley in 1768, depicting the prominent Bostonian and Loyalist William Brattle. The work exemplifies Copley's mastery of oil painting and his ability to convey the subject's character and social status, contributing to the artist's reputation as a leading portraitist in colonial America.

Description of the work:

"William Brattle (1706-1776)" by John Singleton Copley is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the subject in a three-quarter pose, dressed in a dark coat with a white cravat, set against a muted background that emphasizes his dignified expression. The meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of Brattle's features and attire exemplifies Copley's mastery of light and texture, contributing to the work's overall sense of realism and psychological depth.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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William Brattle (1706-1776)