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Jeremiah Belknap
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Lacking formal training, Badger got his start painting houses and signs in Boston, then shifted his focus to accommodate the increasing market for portraits in the colonies. Jeremiah Belknap is shown here at about 7 years old, but his attire gives him the appearance of a miniature adult. The artist’s portraits of children often include fruit and animals—the ripening peach in Belknap’s right hand suggests maturation, while the dog at his feet symbolizes loyalty.
| Artist / Maker | Joseph Badger |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1758 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 121.9 x 97.2 x 7.6 cm (48 x 38 1/4 x 3 in.); Unframed: 107 x 84 cm (42 1/8 x 33 1/16 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Joseph Badger (American, born The Thirteen Colonies, 1708–1765) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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