Research topic: John Singleton Copley

John Singleton Copley , 1738-1815, American portrait painter, b. Boston. Copley is considered the greatest of the American old masters. He studied with his stepfather, Peter Pelham , and undoubtedly frequented the studios of Smibert and Feke . At 20 he was already a successful portrait painter with a mature style remarkable for its brilliance, clarity, and forthright characterization. In 1766 his Boy with the Squirrel was exhibited in London and won the admiration of Benjamin West , who urged him to come to England. However, he remained in America for eight years longer and worked... Read more