Who painted Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham)?

Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham) was painted by Joseph Badger in 1759.

Where can I see Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham)?

Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham) is held by Brooklyn Museum.

What movement is Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham)?

Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham)

Joseph Badger , 1759

Mrs. John Haskins (née Hannah Upham) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Badger. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

Joseph Badger’s 1759 oil portrait depicts Hannah Upham, later known as Mrs. John Haskins, seated against a subdued landscape. She is dressed in a dark brown gown with a white, ruffled collar and cuffs, her hair pulled back, and gazes directly at the viewer. The composition balances the figure’s dignified posture with a muted background of trees and foliage.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Hannah Upham, is presented with a calm, reserved demeanor, her hands gently clasped in her lap. The portrait conveys a sense of genteel propriety typical of mid‑colonial New England women, emphasizing modesty and social standing through her attire and composed expression.

Technique & Style

Badger employs a restrained palette of browns and whites, rendering the dress’s patterned bodice and full skirt with fine brushwork that highlights texture. The figure is modeled with subtle chiaroscuro, while the background remains loosely suggested, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the sitter’s face and posture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1759, the painting entered the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, where it is currently displayed. Its provenance traces back to the Haskins family, preserving its association with the original subject through successive generations before acquisition by the museum.