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By Candlelight, c. 1820 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
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By Candlelight, c. 1820 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
3330032 By Candlelight, c.1820 (oil on canvas mounted on wood) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 76.8x63.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Portrait of the artists mother born Elizabeth Ann Breese (1766-1828), wife of the Calvanist pastor Jedidiah Morse. The artist was also one of the inventors of a telegraph system using electrical pulses (Morse code).); American, out of copyright
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Calvanist Candle Dark Middle Aged Puritan Shade Shadow
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By Candlelight, c. 1820 - Illuminating the Essence of a Puritan Woman
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. This portrait, "By Candlelight" painted by Samuel Finley Breese Morse in 1820, captures the essence of a middle-aged woman in the dim glow of candlelight. The oil on canvas mounted on wood brings forth an intimate atmosphere that draws us into her world. The subject of this painting is none other than Elizabeth Ann Breese, the artist's mother and wife to Calvanist pastor Jedidiah Morse. In this portrayal, we witness her stoic yet gentle presence as she sits in shadowy contemplation. The play between light and dark accentuates her features and adds depth to her character. Samuel Morse himself was not only an accomplished artist but also one of the inventors behind the revolutionary telegraph system using electrical pulses known as Morse code. This intriguing fact adds another layer to our understanding of his artistic prowess. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece housed at Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA, we are transported back to early 19th-century America. Through delicate brushstrokes and careful attention to detail, Morse has immortalized his mother's grace and strength for generations to come. "By Candlelight" serves as a testament not only to Elizabeth Ann Breese but also to all women who have left their mark on history through their quiet resilience and unwavering spirit.
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