Old World Portraits
Epes Sargent
John Singleton Copley
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, showcasing masterful textures and a serene, scholarly atmosphere.
Richard Dana
John Singleton Copley
1770 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A distinguished 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing the dignified presence of Richard Dana.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- 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 1770 by the renowned artist John Singleton Copley, this portrait of Richard Dana exemplifies the artist's masterful skill in rendering texture and character. The subject is depicted in formal academic or judicial robes against a classical architectural backdrop, conveying a sense of authority and intellectual gravitas characteristic of the Colonial era.
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