John Singleton Copley Collection

The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island

Samuel Verplanck, 1771. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Samuel Verplanck, 1771

Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1783). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces

Portrait of Mrs. Joshua Henshaw II (Catherine Hill), 1772. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Mrs. Joshua Henshaw II (Catherine Hill), 1772.

Portrait of Judge Martin Howard, 1767. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Judge Martin Howard, 1767.

Portrait of Mrs. Samuel Hill (Miriam Kilby), 1764. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Mrs. Samuel Hill (Miriam Kilby), 1764. In this almost full-length portrait, the imposing figure of Miriam Kilby (1696-1765), wife of the Boston merchant Samuel Hill

Engraving depicting the painting titled Watson and the Shark a 1778 oil painting by John Singleton Copley
5309052 Engraving depicting the painting titled Watson and the Shark a 1778 oil painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting the rescue of the English boy Brook Watson from a shark attack in Havana

Portrait of Admiral Richard Howe (1726-1799), first Earl of Howe, commander of the Channel Fleet in 1794
MMM5463242 Portrait of Admiral Richard Howe (1726-1799), first Earl of Howe, commander of the Channel Fleet in 1794, he participated in the French Revolutionary Wars (1793-1802)

John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)
1574765 John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863) British lawyer and statesman

Portrait of Captain Sir Edward Berry (1768-1831), served under Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5462391 Portrait of Captain Sir Edward Berry (1768-1831), served under Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the Battle of Aboukir (or Battle of the Nile)

John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)
1574766 John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863) British lawyer and statesman

Admiral Clark Gayton (1720-1787), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337908 Admiral Clark Gayton (1720-1787), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 127x101.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Joseph Scott, c1765. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Joseph Scott, c1765. Joseph Scott was a Boston merchant and British loyalist. He and his wife left America for England in 1776

Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar", 1783-1786. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar", 1783-1786

John Temple, 1765. Creator: John Singleton Copley
John Temple, 1765

Drapery Study for "Mary and Elizabeth Royall", c. 1758. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Drapery Study for "Mary and Elizabeth Royall", c. 1758

Two American Officers, n.d. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Two American Officers, n.d

Sketch for "Siege of Gibraltar", 1785-89. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Sketch for "Siege of Gibraltar", 1785-89

A Youth Rescued from a Shark, 1779. Creator: Valentine Green
A Youth Rescued from a Shark, 1779

A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Satire of British politics, with politicians in a scene from " Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare

Catherine Greene, 1769 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886408 Catherine Greene, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 145.5x121 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Nathaniel Hurd, c. 1765 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886421 Nathaniel Hurd, c. 1765 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 90.5x78 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Baron Graham, 1804 (oil on canvas)
7296100 Baron Graham, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 144.8 x 118.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler), c. 1763 (oil on canvas)
7296074 Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler), c. 1763 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 127.2 x 102.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Jane Browne, 1756 (oil on canvas)
7296067 Jane Browne, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 75.6 x 62.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas)
7296096 Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 77.5 x 64 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c. 1765-1770 (pastel on paper mounted on linen)
5860532 Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c.1765-1770 (pastel on paper mounted on linen) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 58.4--43.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Henry Hill, c. 1765-70 (pastel on brown paper laid down on canvas, linen or board)
5862071 Henry Hill, c.1765-70 (pastel on brown paper laid down on canvas, linen or board) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 61--45.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778 (oil on canvas)
5859999 Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 75.6--62.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Joseph Gerrish, 1770 (oil on canvas)
5860480 Joseph Gerrish, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 82.6--63.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c. 1765 / 70. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c. 1765/70. Woman wearing a pearl choker, artificial flowers in her hair, and an embroidered dress with lace-trimmed neckline

Mrs. Daniel Hubbard (Mary Greene), c. 1764. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. Daniel Hubbard (Mary Greene), c. 1764. The sitter was the wife of a Boston merchant. Her social status is demonstrated by her silk dress with lace-trimmed sleeves and neckline

Henry Hill, c. 1765 / 70. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Henry Hill, c. 1765/70. A work made of pastel on brown paper laid down on canvas, linen or board

Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778

Daniel Hubbard, 1764. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Daniel Hubbard, 1764. Boston merchant

Joseph Gerrish, 1770. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Joseph Gerrish, 1770

Portrait of a Woman, 1755 (oil on canvas)
650402 Portrait of a Woman, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 88.8x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Woman. John Singleton Copley (1758-1815)

Richard Heber, 1782 (oil on canvas)
3850926 Richard Heber, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 165.7x130 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: Richard Heber (1773-1833)

Sketch of the Knatchbull Family at Mersham-le-Hatch, Kent, 1800-03 (oil on canvas)
3850859 Sketch of the Knatchbull Family at Mersham-le-Hatch, Kent, 1800-03 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 61x94 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Derek Bayes

The death of Major Pierson at St. Heliers (engraving)
665014 The death of Major Pierson at St. Heliers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Major Pierson at St)

Henry Laurens, 1782. Creator: Valentine Green
Henry Laurens, 1782

Mrs. George Watson, 1765. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. George Watson, 1765

Robert Hooper, ca. 1770-1772. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Robert Hooper, ca. 1770-1772

John Singleton Copley Self-Portrait, c. 1780-1784. Creator: John Singleton Copley
John Singleton Copley Self-Portrait, c. 1780-1784

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John Singleton Copley was a renowned American painter who left an indelible mark on the art world with his exceptional talent and captivating artworks. Born in 1738, he became one of the most influential artists of his time, known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. One of Copley's notable works is "The Death of Major Peirson, " completed in 1783. This masterpiece depicts a dramatic scene from the Battle of Jersey during the American Revolutionary War, showcasing Copley's skill in portraying intense emotions and historical events. In another remarkable painting titled "Samuel Verplanck" from 1771, Copley showcases his ability to create lifelike portraits that exude elegance and sophistication. The intricate details in this piece highlight both Verplanck's individuality and Copley's mastery as an artist. Copley also demonstrated his versatility by delving into historical scenes such as "Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar" around 1782. Through this artwork, he immortalized a significant event during the Siege of Gibraltar with vivid colors and dynamic compositions that transport viewers back in time. Amongst his many portrait paintings is "Catherine Greene" from 1769, where he captures her gracefulness through delicate brushwork and soft lighting. Similarly, Nathaniel Hurd's portrait from around 1765 showcases Copley's ability to convey character through subtle facial expressions. "The Boy with the Squirrel, " painted in 1765, reveals Copley's early talent as it portrays a young boy holding a squirrel with innocence radiating from every stroke. His attention to detail can be seen once again in John Bours' portrait created circa 1763; every fold on Bours' clothing seems almost tangible due to Copley’s precision. As years passed by, so did Copley’s artistic style.