Old World Portraits
Young Lady with a Bird and a Dog
John Singleton Copley
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young girl with her pet dog and a small bird, set against rich red drapery.
Mary Elizabeth Martin
John Singleton Copley
1771 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young girl and her loyal canine companion.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1771 by the renowned American master John Singleton Copley, this exquisite portrait captures Mary Elizabeth Martin in a moment of quiet affection with her dog. The masterly rendering of light on her satin dress and the expressive gaze of the spaniel showcase Copley's celebrated ability to depict texture and character with dramatic clarity.
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