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Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott
Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott is an oil painting by Joseph Blackburn. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Portrait of Mrs.
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Overview
The Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Joseph Blackburn in 1752. It is part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Constance Maria Burgoyne, the wife of John Pigott, seated in a formal pose with her hands crossed. Her attire, including a white dress and lace shawl, and styled hair convey an air of elegance.
Technique & Style
The painting features a serene subject against a dark, muted background, characteristic of Blackburn's style. The use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and expression.
History & Provenance
Joseph Blackburn, an English artist active in British North America, painted this work during his productive period of portraiture. He was known for capturing colonial subjects, and this painting is a representative example of his work from this time.
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Artist
Joseph Blackburn (died 1787) was an English painter who worked mainly in British North America. His notable works include portraits of Hugh Jones (circa 1777) and Colonel Theodore Atkinson (circa 1760).
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