Old World Portraits
Mrs. John Powell (Anna Susan Dummer)
John Singleton Copley
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a woman in a bold crimson chair, captured with the characteristic realism of John Singleton Copley.
Mrs. Humphrey Devereux
John Singleton Copley
1771 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterfully lit 18th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet reflection and refined detail.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- 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
About the piece
Painted in 1771, this striking portrait by John Singleton Copley showcases the artist's extraordinary mastery of texture and light. Mrs. Humphrey Devereux is depicted with a dignified realism, her thoughtful expression illuminated against a deep, atmospheric background. This work is a quintessential example of American colonial portraiture, bringing a sense of history and quiet intelligence to any space.
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