Old World Portraits
Mrs. Humphrey Devereux
John Singleton Copley
A masterfully lit 18th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet reflection and refined detail.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mifflin (Sarah Morris)
John Singleton Copley
1773 · Oil Paint
A sophisticated 1773 double portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing a moment of domestic elegance.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1773, this masterful double portrait by John Singleton Copley depicts Thomas Mifflin and Sarah Morris. The work is celebrated for its luminous lighting and the meticulous detail of Morris's silk dress and fringe-making, showcasing Copley's extraordinary ability to render texture and character. This quintessential piece of American colonial art brings a sense of refined history to a space.
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