Portrait of Mrs. John Stevens (Judith Sargent, later Mr. John Murray)

Portrait of Mrs. John Stevens (Judith Sargent, later Mr. John Murray) by John Singleton Copley
Artist
John Singleton Copley
Date
1770 - 1772
Style
Neoclassicism
Genre
Portrait
The portrait titled "Mrs. John Stevens (Judith Sargent, later Mr. John Murray)" is an elegant example of Neoclassicism style, highlighting clarity and refined line work. Painted in oil on canvas, it features meticulous detail and a balanced composition that emphasize the subject’s refined demeanor. The artist captures Judith Sargent's poised expression and classical attire, embodying the ideals of grace and rationality characteristic of the Neoclassical movement. This portrait not only preserves her likeness but also reflects the cultural emphasis on elegance and virtue in eighteenth-century art.

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