Artwork
Judge Edmund Quincy
Judge Edmund Quincy is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist John Smibert. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he is a person of importance, possibly from the 18th century.
The painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair, wearing a dark robe over a white shirt. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he is a person of importance, possibly from the 18th century. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the time period.
To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up John Smibert.
Overview
The painting 'Judge Edmund Quincy' is a portrait executed in oil paint by John Smibert, a Scottish-born artist with European training.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with long, curly white hair, wearing a dark robe over a white shirt, indicating his status as a person of importance, likely from the 18th century.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases Smibert's skill in capturing refined details against a dark background, characteristic of the Rococo style, which emphasizes ornate yet elegant features.
History & Provenance
Created in 1737, 'Judge Edmund Quincy' is held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and is significant as a work by one of the first academically trained artists to practice in British America.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Smibert (24 March 1688 – 2 April 1751) was a Scottish-born painter who specialised in portrait painting and was the first academically trained artist to work in British America.
