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Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760. Creator: Joseph Blackburn (American)
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Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760. Creator: Joseph Blackburn (American)
Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, 1760. Posed bolt upright in a billowing satin gown, Mrs. Atkinson (born Hannah Wentworth, 1700-1769) is almost a mannequin for the display of opulent textiles. As the sister of the first royal governor of New Hampshire and the wife of that colonys chief justice and richest man, she was as close to an aristocrat as any person in British America. Mrs. Atkinson and her husband found a suitable portrait painter in Joseph Blackburn who was probably born and trained in England, and was thus familiar with fashionable tastes
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In this portrait, we are introduced to Hannah Wentworth Atkinson, a woman who exudes elegance and refinement. Painted in 1760 by the skilled hands of Joseph Blackburn, an English-born artist well-versed in capturing fashionable tastes, Mrs. Atkinson is depicted as if she were a mannequin showcasing opulent textiles. Dressed in a billowing satin gown that accentuates her regal stature, Hannah Wentworth Atkinson embodies the epitome of aristocracy in British America during the 18th century. Born into privilege as the sister of New Hampshire's first royal governor and married to the colony's chief justice and wealthiest man, she was no stranger to high society. Blackburn masterfully captures every detail of Mrs. Atkinson's countenance with his oil on canvas technique. Her posture is bolt upright, radiating confidence and poise. The artist skillfully highlights her refined features and delicate complexion. This exquisite print from Heritage Art allows us to step back in time and witness an era where wealth and status were intricately intertwined with fashion and social standing. It serves as a testament not only to Joseph Blackburn's artistic prowess but also to Hannah Wentworth Atkinson's position within colonial American society. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece at The Cleveland Museum of Art, we cannot help but be transported into the world of opulence that once surrounded Mrs. Atkinson - a world where beauty met privilege in perfect harmony.
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