Mary Ann CarpenterRalph Earl · 1779
Neoclassicism
1779
Worcester Art Museum
Ralph Earl (1751 – 1801)
Explore the portraits of Ralph Earl, an American painter (1751-1801). Known for his colonial era works & Niagara Falls panorama, discover a unique artistic legacy.
Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Mary Ann Carpenter
- Artist: Ralph Earl
- Year: 1779
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Worcester Art Museum
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
- Keywords: shropshire artist, portrait of woman, lace dress portrait
Questions & Answers
Is "Mary Ann Carpenter" typical of what Ralph Earl usually created?
Ralph Earl's recurring themes include classical ideals, rococo elegance, portraiture tradition, social status, wealth, propriety, 18th-century american society, early example of earl's refined portrait; "Mary Ann Carpenter" focuses on portrait, 18th century, elegance, velvet backdrop, lace dress, formal art, classical style, american art.
Who created "Mary Ann Carpenter" and in what year?
"Mary Ann Carpenter" was created by Ralph Earl in 1779.
Is "Mary Ann Carpenter" by Ralph Earl in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Mary Ann Carpenter" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1801.