John Durand

American, active 1765/1782

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The image shows a woman's upper body from the waist up. She faces slightly to her right but looks directly at the viewer. She has a smooth complexion, bright eyes, and a slight smile. Her dark hair is neatly styled back and adorned with a headpiece of small flowers and ribbons. She wears a mustard-colored gown with lace details, including lace ruffles at the sleeves. She holds a pink rosebud in her right hand and a closed fan in her left hand. A multi-strand pearl necklace is visible around her neck. The background is dark blue with soft pink flowers nearby.
John Durand, Mrs. John Lothrop, c. 1770, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.6

Mrs. John Lothrop

John Durand · c. 1770 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.6
The image shows a man from the waist up, facing slightly to the right. His fair complexion contrasts with short, dark brown hair that curls a little at the ends. He maintains direct eye contact with a neutral expression, and has distinct rounded cheeks. He wears formal attire with a white shirt, buttoned waistcoat, and deep orange overcoat with gold buttons. He sports a white cravat, elaborate ruffled cuffs, and his right hand is in his waistcoat. In the background, to the right, there is a shelf holding objects like a bound book and a quill in an inkwell. The backdrop is plain and brown.
John Durand, John Lothrop, c. 1770, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.70

John Lothrop

John Durand · c. 1770 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.70

Bibliography

1971

  • Craven, Wayne. "Painting in New York City, 1750-1775." In American Painting to 1776: A Reappraisal. Ed. Ian M. G. Quimby. Charlottesville, Virginia, 1971: 281-287.

1976

  • Weekley, Carolyn J. "Artists Working in the South, 1750-1820." Antiques 110 (November 1976): 1046-1055.

1982

  • Kelly, Franklin W. "John Durand." Antiques 122 (November 1982): 1080-1087.

1992

  • Chotner, Deborah, with contributions by Julie Aronson, Sarah D. Cash, and Laurie Weitzenkorn. American Naive Paintings. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1992: 95-96.