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1995
GUSN-169695
Care and craft went into the painting of portraits in the 18th century. The most accomplished portraits contained hints of the sitter's character - the way he held his hands, gazed through the painting, what he held, or little symbols contained in the scene. Just like poetry, the painting could exalt the subject, and provide a lasting legacy to his or her character.
Article ID 67
SC001
Old-Time New England
SC001.1995.073.260.004
Care and craft went into the painting of portraits in the 18th century. The most accomplished portraits contained hints of the sitter's character - the way he held his hands, gazed through the painting, what he held, or little symbols contained in the scene. Just like poetry, the painting could exalt the subject, and provide a lasting legacy to his or her character.
Volume 73, Number 260 (Fall 1995)
Anne M. Fuhrman (Author)
(1995). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
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Boston, Mass.
Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Old Time New England
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