Old World Portraits
The Copley Family
John Singleton Copley
A magnificent and tender multi-generational family portrait by John Singleton Copley, set against a serene landscape.
Colonel William Fitch and His Sisters Sarah and Ann Fitch
John Singleton Copley
1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent grand-scale portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing the elegance and status of the Fitch family in the early 19th century.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1800, this grand-scale portrait by John Singleton Copley showcases Colonel William Fitch in his striking red military uniform alongside his sisters, Sarah and Ann. The composition is a masterclass in Regency-era status, blending the intimacy of family with the drama of the English landscape and the nobility of the equestrian subject. Copley's meticulous attention to textile and light creates a luminous presence that commands attention in any formal setting.
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