Thomas hill (formerly harwood)
Baroque
john smibert (1688 – 1751)
John Smibert (1688-1751) was the first academically trained artist in British America, pioneering portraiture in Colonial Boston. Known for his Baroque style and influential collection of Old Masters, he shaped early American art & mentored Copley.
About this artwork
- Title: Thomas hill (formerly harwood)
- Artist: john smibert
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: 18th century society, european aristocracy influence
- Keywords: dramatic lighting art, baroque portrait art, elegant gentleman art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic