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Mrs. Gustavus Hesselius (Lydia Getchel Hesselius), c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
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Mrs. Gustavus Hesselius (Lydia Getchel Hesselius), c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
7125249 Mrs. Gustavus Hesselius (Lydia Getchel Hesselius), c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Hesselius, Gustavus (1682-1755); 92.1x71.1 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info.: Three-quarter length, seated to left. Dark bluish grey eyes, brown hair, which hangs down in a thin lock at the back of her neck. Greyish brown dress with light grey stomacher; white underblouse showing as ruffle at low-cut neck, and as ruffled undersleeves at elbows. In her right hand she holds a light grey glove.); ePhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; Historical Society of Pennsylvania Collection, Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; American, out of copyright
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This portrait, titled "Mrs. Gustavus Hesselius (Lydia Getchel Hesselius), c. 1740" is a stunning example of the mastery of oil on canvas by artist Gustavus Hesselius. The painting, measuring 92.1x71.1 cm, is housed in the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. In this three-quarter length portrait, Mrs. Gustavus Hesselius sits elegantly to the left, exuding an air of grace and poise. Her dark bluish grey eyes gaze confidently outwards while her brown hair cascades down in a delicate lock at the nape of her neck. Dressed in a striking greyish brown gown with a light grey stomacher, Mrs. Hesselius embodies refined fashion of the era. A white underblouse peeks through as a ruffled collar at her low-cut neckline and as undersleeves adorned with delicate ruffles at her elbows. The composition showcases Mrs. Hesselius holding a light grey glove delicately in her right hand, adding an intriguing element to the scene that invites viewers to wonder about its significance. Gustavus Hesselius skillfully captures not only his subject's physical features but also conveys her personality and social status through meticulous attention to detail and subtle nuances in expression. This remarkable artwork from Bridgeman Images offers us a glimpse into 18th-century American society while celebrating both artistic excellence and historical significance for all who
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