Hannah PembertonJohn Smibert · 1734
Baroque
1734
76.0 x 64.0 cm
John Smibert (1688 – 1751)
A master of colonial portraiture known for realistic detail, John Smibert established an early American art tradition with iconic works like The Bermuda Group and invites you to discover the elegance of his 18th-century legacy.
Hannah Pemberton (1715–1774), a daughter of James and Hannah Penhallow Pemberton, was born in Boston. In 1739, she became the second wife of Benjamin Colman, a Boston merchant also painted by Smibert.
About this artwork
- Title: Hannah Pemberton
- Artist: John Smibert
- Year: 1734
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 64.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: elegant woman art, smibert boston artist, 18th century art
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Questions & Answers
Can the image of "Hannah Pemberton" by John Smibert be freely reproduced?
"Hannah Pemberton" by John Smibert is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
What stage of John Smibert's development does "Hannah Pemberton" represent?
"Hannah Pemberton" belongs to the Mature Period of John Smibert's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
What is the perceived brightness of "Hannah Pemberton" by John Smibert?
The perceived brightness of "Hannah Pemberton" by John Smibert is balanced. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.