Susan Apthorp (Mrs. Thomas Bulfinch)
1757
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1757
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Susan Apthorp (Mrs. Thomas Bulfinch) is a 1757 oil by Joseph Blackburn, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This portrait painting features a woman in a formal, blue satin dress with lace trim, seated in a chair. Her dark hair is styled in a low ponytail, adorned with a small bow and a pearl headband. The background is a serene landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal occasion, possibly a wedding or a high-society event. Her expression is calm and composed, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Joseph Blackburn.
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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