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DiaporamaRichard Dana
1770
102.0 x 127.0 cm
John Singleton Copley (1738 – 1815)
Discover John Singleton Copley (1738-1815), a pivotal Anglo-American painter celebrated for his detailed colonial portraits and innovative historical scenes. Explore his masterpieces today!
Richard Dana (1700–1772) was a justice of the province of Massachusetts and a leading figure of the Boston bar. During the early stages of the Revolution, the city depended on his sage legal advice. He was a member of the committee that investigated the Boston Massacre in 1770, at about the same time he posed for Copley. As a bold enhancement of the powerful portrait, Copley selected a carved-and-gilded Rococo frame. The frame is personalized with the Dana family’s coat of arms: three stags separated by a chevron, with a fox at the crest and Cavendo tutus (“By caution secure”) as the motto.
About this artwork
- Title: Richard Dana
- Artist: John Singleton Copley
- Year: 1770
- Original dimensions: 102.0 x 127.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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