TOUCHING HEARTS: American artist from the 18th century, a portrait master and historical scenes

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

American artist from the 18th century, a portrait master and historical scenes - JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (1738-1815)

John Singleton Copley - (1738 – 1815) was an Anglo-American painter, active in both colonial America and England. He was probably born in Boston, Massachusetts.

He is famous for his portrait paintings of wealthy and influential figures in colonial New England, depicting in particular middle-class subjects. His portraits were innovative in their tendency to depict artifacts relating to these individuals' lives.

John Singleton Copley

by Gilbert Stuart

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