The artwork titled “Lucretia Hubbard Towsend,” created by John Singleton Copley in 1765, is a pastel portrait depicting an individual in a neoclassical style. This piece measures 59.69 x 46.99 cm and is currently part of a private collection.
In this distinguished pastel portrait, the sitter is depicted with a serene and composed expression, adorned in a blue garment complemented by a white collar and ribbon detail. The finely rendered facial features and the delicate texture of the clothing highlight Copley’s meticulous technique. The background is kept simple, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the subject. The use of pastel medium imparts a soft yet vivid quality to the artwork, characteristic of Copley’s portraiture during the Neoclassical movement.
