The artwork, titled “John Quincy Adams,” was created by John Singleton Copley in the year 1796. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement. It is a portrait genre painting with dimensions of 76.2 by 63.5 centimeters.
This distinguished portrait depicts John Quincy Adams, a prominent and accomplished individual, rendered with refined brushwork characteristic of Neoclassicism. The sitter is presented in half-length, adorned in formal attire appropriate for the late 18th century, featuring a dark coat and a delicately tied white cravat. The background of the artwork exudes an austere yet elegant simplicity, with dark, subtle hues that contrast effectively with the subject’s light, distinguished countenance. The artist, John Singleton Copley, employs meticulous attention to detail, especially in capturing the textures and contours of the face and clothing. The calm and composed expression on Adams’ face, combined with the somber palette, imbues the portrait with a sense of dignity and gravitas, befitting of its subject.
