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Elizabeth Pitts, by John Singleton Copley, unspecified, 1764

Elizabeth Pitts

John Singleton Copley

1764

unspecified

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

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Overview

Elizabeth Pitts is a 1764 unspecified by John Singleton Copley, a Rococo painting work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
John Singleton Copley
When & what style?
1764 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a woman, Elizabeth Pitts, with dark hair styled in an updo and adorned with a white bow. She wears a pink dress with a blue sash and a pearl necklace. The background is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, and her expression is neutral. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. The Detroit Institute of Arts holds this painting.

About the artist

Portrait of John Singleton Copley
Artist

John Singleton Copley

John Singleton Copley (July 3, 1738 – September 9, 1815) was an American-born British painter active in both the Thirteen Colonies and England.

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