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Portrait of Ebenezer Coffin

Nehemiah Partridge

1716

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

American Folk Art Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Ebenezer Coffin is a 1716 oil by Nehemiah Partridge, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Nehemiah Partridge
When & what style?: 1716 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with long, wavy blonde hair. He wears a brown coat over a white lace-trimmed shirt and a brown waistcoat. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left hand holds a white object. In the background, a ship sails on the water, with trees visible on the left side of the image. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Nehemiah Partridge.