Colonial American Portraits
Who created them?The artists who moved from England or who
were trained in the English style. Artists often traveled from city to city to find work.
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Colonial American PortraitsWhat are they?
Artworks of important people, like George Washington. Everyday people could buy a miniature portrait for less
money.
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Colonial American Portraits
Where were they created?
In the American Colonies, with ideas, techniques, &
styles from England. People would “sit” for their
portrait, so it would be accurate.
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Colonial American Portraits
When were they made?
From the late 1600s-the late
1700s, during the colonial period in
America.
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Colonial American PortraitsWhy were they created?
-So families could remember how relatives
looked.-To show love for
someone.-To show wealth,
importance, occupation.
Colonial American PortraitsHow were they created?
Artists learned how to paint & draw in England, or they worked with an
experienced artist. They used paints, like oil &
watercolors.
Artists would charge based on how difficult the portrait would be to paint.
Smaller, less detailed portraits were less.
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Colonial American Portraits
Locket Portraits-Small, usually oval or
circle shape-Worn as jewelry or put
into a pocket-Watercolors painted on
ivory-Painted for special
occasions
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