1758
oil
canvas
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
Portrait of Mrs. Thomas Shippard is a 1758 oil by Joseph Badger, a Rococo painting work, depicting Woman, held at Peabody Essex Museum.
This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with a white ruffled collar and cuffs, sitting in front of a brown background. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a large bow at her neckline. The woman's face is blurred, but her expression appears serious. The painting's style suggests an 18th-century portrait, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and the subtle use of color. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Joseph Badger.
Joseph Badger was born on March 14, 1707/8, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the son of Stephen Badger, a tailor, and Mercy Kettell.
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