Old World Portraits
Thomas Amory II
John Singleton Copley
A dignified 18th-century portrait of Thomas Amory II, captured with masterful realism and atmospheric lighting.
Epes Sargent
John Singleton Copley
1760 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, showcasing masterful textures and a serene, scholarly atmosphere.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1760, this portrait by John Singleton Copley depicts Epes Sargent with the artist's characteristic attention to physical detail and material texture. The subject, a prominent American merchant, is shown in a thoughtful pose against a soft, atmospheric background, epitomizing the elegance of Colonial American portraiture.
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