A Sketch of the Life And a List of Some of the Works of John Singleton Copley
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Her ungloved hands, which are beautifully and elaborately painted, are crossed in an easy manner in front of her, the right one holding a riding whip, which rests on her shoulder, while a long white ribbon hangs from the handle. A black satin riding cap, trimmed with black lace and adorned with a fine long white ostrich feather, hangs lightly from her left hand in front. The picture is marked with Copley's autograph and the date of 1764. Mrs. Sargent was born in 1722, the fifth child of Hon. Jo...hn Osborn, one of the Governor's Council, and Sarah Woodbury. Her father was born in Bristol, R. I. , removed to Boston, and subsequently married Madame Hutchinson, Madame Fitch, and Miss Pierce. He died in 1768. Mrs. Sargent was married in 1745. It is said of her that her portrait is but a faint indication of the still COPLEY'S PAINTINGS. more beautiful memories which she left with all who knew her. These three pictures are in the possession of a descendant, John James Dixwell, of Boston. Colonel Scott.
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