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Nathaniel Hurd
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Hurd was a prominent silversmith and engraver in Boston, and the warm gaze and unforced smile in his portrait by Copley suggest the friendship between the two artists. Hurd's open-collared shirt, as well as the rakishly tilted turban that covers his shaved head in place of a ceremonial powdered wig, create an air of informality that is unusual for a portrait of this time.
| Artist / Maker | John Singleton Copley |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1765 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 90.5 x 78 x 6.5 cm (35 5/8 x 30 11/16 x 2 9/16 in.); Unframed: 76.2 x 64.8 cm (30 x 25 1/2 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
John Singleton Copley (American, born The Thirteen Colonies, 1738–1815) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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