Artwork
Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett)
Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist John Singleton Copley. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Mrs.
About this work
Overview
Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett) is a portrait painted by John Singleton Copley in 1767. It is an example of his work as a portraitist in colonial New England.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely of high social status due to her elegant attire and jewelry, including a pearl necklace and a fancy dress with lace and floral decorations.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by delicate brushwork and refined elegance, reflecting the rococo style typical of Copley's commissions for wealthy patrons. The subject's dress and accessories are rendered in detail, set against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection. Copley, born in Boston in 1738 to Anglo-Irish parents, was a leading portraitist in the region before moving to London in 1774.
Own this work as a print
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.
