Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)George Peter Alexander Healy · 1845

  • Art movementClassical Portraiture
  • Creation date1845

George Peter Alexander Healy (1813 – 1894)

Renowned American portrait painter George Healy (1813-1894) captured US Presidents & prominent figures with realism & historical significance. Explore his legacy!


About this artwork

  • Title: Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)
  • Artist: George Peter Alexander Healy
  • Year: 1845
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: documenting prominent families, 18th/19th century european portraiture
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: classical portraiture, american art history, elderly woman artwork
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What does "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" by George Peter Alexander Healy depict?

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The color analysis of "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" by George Peter Alexander Healy records a statement contrast and a strong color unity harmony.

What is the creation date of "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" by George Peter Alexander Healy?

"Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" dates from 1845. The date places the work within George Peter Alexander Healy's career and its era.

Which artist is "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" attributed to?

"Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" was created by George Peter Alexander Healy. The information on this page describes George Peter Alexander Healy's original work.

At what age did George Peter Alexander Healy make "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)"?

George Peter Alexander Healy made "Mrs. Jonathan Russell (Lydia Smith) (1786 1859), (painting)" at the age of 32. The artist was born in 1813 and the work is dated 1845.

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