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Portrait of a Lady, 1771 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of a Lady, 1771 (oil on canvas)
3432756 Portrait of a Lady, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 147x120 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Sitter may be Ann Johnston, daughter of New York Tory elite Dr. Lewis Johnston, who married Captain John Burnet and moved back to England after the Revolution
First known owner was a great granddaughter of Hester Thrale); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18260779
© Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA / Bridgeman Images
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Lady, 1771" is a stunning oil on canvas masterpiece by the renowned artist John Singleton Copley. Measuring 147x120 cm, this artwork is housed in the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California, USA. The subject of this portrait remains somewhat mysterious but is believed to be Ann Johnston, daughter of Dr. Lewis Johnston from New York's Tory elite. After marrying Captain John Burnet and the American Revolution, she relocated back to England. The first recorded owner of this painting was Hester Thrale's great-granddaughter. Set against an interior backdrop typical of eighteenth-century colonial America, this portrait exudes elegance and grace. The sitter is depicted seated with a letter in hand, perhaps symbolizing her involvement or connection to the Revolutionary War or Colonial America during that time. Copley skillfully captures the essence and beauty of this woman as she sits confidently yet delicately. This painting serves as a testament to both American independence and the spirit that fueled it during the revolutionary era. As you admire this remarkable piece, take note of its significance within American history—the birth of a nation striving for freedom and self-governance—making it an invaluable treasure within our country's artistic heritage.
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