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Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith, 1762. Creator: Johan Hesselius
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Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith, 1762. Creator: Johan Hesselius
Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith, 1762.
The subject was born in 1742 or 1743, the daughter of Samuel Chew III of Anne Arundel County and his wife Sarah Lock.
Since Elizabeth Chew was married on February 11, 1762, it is possible that the present painting was a marriage portrait. Her first husband was John Hamilton Smith, a resident and plantation owner of Calvert County; they had two daughters, Elizabeth Chew and Mary. Records for Saint James's (Old Herring Creek) Parish show a large family with the name of Smith living there in the early eighteenth century. Elizabeth Chew Smith later married a man named Sprigg. It is not known whether this second marriage produced issue. She died sometime after 1800
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This stunning 18th century portrait, titled "Portrait of Elizabeth Chew Smith," was painted by Johan Hesselius in 1762. The subject of the painting is Elizabeth Chew, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, around 1742 or 1743. The portrait was likely commissioned as a marriage portrait, as Elizabeth married John Hamilton Smith on February 11, 1762. The couple had two daughters, Elizabeth Chew and Mary. Elizabeth's elegant attire reflects the fashion of the time, featuring a blue and pink dress with a lace shawl draped over her shoulders. The intricate detailing of the dress and the delicate folds of the fabric are masterfully captured by Hesselius' skilled brushstrokes. The portrait also showcases Elizabeth's elaborate hairstyle, adorned with a rose, which was a popular choice for formal portraits during the 18th century. The Smith family was prominent in Calvert County, and records from Saint James's (Old Herring Creek) Parish indicate a large family with the name of Smith living there in the early 1700s. After her marriage to John Hamilton Smith, Elizabeth later married a man named Sprigg, but it is not known whether this second marriage produced any issue. Elizabeth Chew Smith passed away sometime after 1800. This oil on canvas painting is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), offering a glimpse into the fashion and society of 18th century America.
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