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George Boone Roupell
George Boone Roupell is an oil painting by John Singleton Copley. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Overview
George Boone Roupell is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by John Singleton Copley in 1790. It is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts George Boone Roupell, standing elegantly in a landscape. He is dressed in formal attire, including a red coat with gold buttons, and holds a hat and cane, conveying a sense of refinement.
Technique & Style
Copley's use of oil paint captures the textures of Roupell's clothing and the serene landscape behind him, featuring a body of water, trees, and a cloudy sky. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
John Singleton Copley, born in Boston in 1738 to Anglo-Irish parents, established himself as a portrait artist in colonial America before moving to London in 1774, where he continued to work.
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Artist
John Singleton Copley (July 3, 1738 – September 9, 1815) was an American-born British painter active in both the Thirteen Colonies and England.
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