Mr.and Mrs.Thomas Mifflin
- Artist
- John Singleton Copley
- Date
- 1773
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
"Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mifflin" is an elegant portrait painted in oil, capturing the dignified presence of the couple. Demonstrating characteristics typical of the Neoclassicism style, the painting emphasizes clarity, restrained color palette, and classical composition. The artwork highlights the social status and refined taste of the Mifflins, with detailed rendering of their attire and expressions. As a notable example of American portraiture, it reflects the period's interest in portraying civic virtues and personal distinction through meticulous brushwork and balanced composition.
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