Artwork
Ann Tyng (Mrs. Thomas Smelt)
Ann Tyng (Mrs. Thomas Smelt) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist John Singleton Copley. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by John Singleton Copley in 1756, is a portrait of Ann Tyng, the wife of Thomas Smelt.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in an elegant white dress with a red shawl, holding a stick and accompanied by a small white dog, conveying refinement and poise.
Technique & Style
Copley's use of chiaroscuro and a refined, decorative style characteristic of Rococo portraiture creates a dignified atmosphere, with the subject set against a serene landscape background.
History & Provenance
Copley, an American-born portraitist, painted this work while active in colonial New England before relocating to London in 1774, where he later gained prominence.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singleton Copley (July 3, 1738 – September 9, 1815) was an American-born British painter active in both the Thirteen Colonies and England.
