Artwork
Mrs. William Washington Russell (Lucy Channing)
Mrs. William Washington Russell (Lucy Channing) is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Charles Cromwell Ingham. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. This 1825 oil painting by Charles C.
About this work
Overview
This 1825 oil painting by Charles C. Ingham is a formal portrait of Lucy Channing, wife of William Washington Russell. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Lucy Channing seated in a chair, wearing a dark blue dress with a white ruffled collar and red shawl. Her clasped hands and neutral expression convey a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Ingham's use of oil paint and formal composition reflect the conventions of early 19th-century portraiture, while the work's folk art qualities are also evident.
History & Provenance
Painted by Irish-American artist Charles C. Ingham, a co-founder of the New York National Academy of Design, the portrait is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Cromwell Ingham (1796 or 1797 – 10 December 1863) was an Irish-American portrait painter and later a founder of the New York National Academy of Design.
