Items Similar to 18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower

Joseph Franque - Napoléon before the Battle of Moscow

Rosendo Gonzalez Carbonell - Odalisque with Tray oil on canvas painting

Rosendo Gonzalez Carbonell - Woman Selling Fruit oil on canvas painting european art

Mark Beard - Untitled Portrait II (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting of a Young Man)

Unknown - English School Portrait of a Scholar Oil on Canvas

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 12

William Jennys
18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
circa 1799

Name: 18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
Brand: William Jennys
Price: 144580.62 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (63 reviews)

About the Item

The present pair of portraits would make an exceptional addition to any collection of early American art not only because they were painted by the notable William Jennys, but also because the sitters are members of notable and influential New England families. In addition, these pendants have impeccable provenance: they have never left ownership of the decedents of the Kimball family and this is the first time they have been available for purchase. David Kimball (1766-1848) and Nancy Stacy Kimball (1774-1844) were members of historic Massachusetts families. David Kimball is a sixth-generation decedent of Richard Kimball (d. 1675) and Ursula Scott (d. 1659), who emigrated from Rattlasden, Suffolk County, England to Watertown MA around 1634. The family then relocated in 1637 to Ipswich, the city with which the family is now most strongly identified, when Richard was appointed to be a wheelwright.[1] Nancy likewise had early New England ancestry, descended from Simon Stacy and Elizabeth Clark, who were married in London in 1620.[2] Nancy Stacy was the second wife of David Kimball, and the two were married in 1799. Given this, the present pendant portraits were likely completed shortly after the marriage. David had two children by his first wife Mary Morse, who died in September of 1798. David and Nancy would have nine additional children between 1801 and 1815.[3] Most notably, the couple were parents of the Boston politician and showman Moses Kimball (1809-1895).[2][3] Moses would found the Boston Museum, an early for-profit museum and theater opened in 1841 that resembled European curiosity cabinets: the museum displayed paintings of Thomas Scully and Charles Peale alongside Chinese artwork, stuffed animals, dwarves and mermaids. Alongside these exhibits, visitors could attend the theater which held performances by gymnasts and contortionists, followed by performances of Shakespeare and Dickens.[4] This museum set the model for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which when founded in 1870 held a similarly diverse collection and appealed to the interests of a diverse set of visitors.[5] Moreover, some Greek antiquities from Moses Kimball's museum were eventually given to the MFA and Moses donated approximately $5,000 to the MFA's endowment upon his death.[6][7] William Jennys (1774–1859), also known as J. William Jennys, is an important American primitive portrait painter who was active from about 1790 to 1810. He traveled throughout New England seeking commissions in rural areas and small towns.[8] Although the Inventory of American Painting lists more than one hundred works by William Jennys and an additional eighty ascribed to him, there is surprisingly little known about this prolific artist's life. He may have been the son, or perhaps the younger brother, of the portraitist Richard Jennys (active 1766-1801). Both artists worked in New Milford, Connecticut, beginning about 1795 and William's earliest known paintings were produced there. An advertisement which he placed in the Norwich (Connecticut) Packet in 1793, however, indicates that by then he was a practicing professional.[9] In 1797 and 1798 Jennys worked in New York City. After 1800 he traveled through New England, moving up the Connecticut River Valley to paint in Hatfield and Deerfield, Massachusetts, around 1801 and thereafter visiting Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Newburyport, Massachusetts, and several towns in Vermont. He produced primarily waist-length portraits, and was known active through 1807.[9] Paintings by Jennys can be found on view in several important collections of American art, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Honolulu Museum of Art, Connecticut Historical Society, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.[8] These paintings are framed to museum standards in modern 22K gold leaf American Colonial style custom mouldings. 29 1/8 x 22 1/8 inches, each canvas 34 x 27 inches, each frame [1] Morrison, Leonard Allison and Stephen Paschall Sharples. History of the Kimball Family in America, from 1634 to 1897, Volume 1. Boston, MA: Damrell & Upham, 1897, pp. 27-28. [2] Cummings, Charles. Memoir of Moses Kimball. Boston, MA: Press of David Clapp & Son, 1902, p. 3. [3] Morrison and Sharples, History of the Kimball Family, 363. [4] Levitt, Peggy. Artifacts and Allegiances: How Museums Put the Nation and the World on Display. Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2015, p. 170. [5] Belk, Russel. Collecting in a Consumer Society. New York: Routledge, 2013, No pagination. [6] Friedland, Sobocinski and Gazda. The Oxford Handbook of Roman Sculpture. New York: Oxford University Press, 2013, p. 48. [7] Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Twenty-Eighth Annual Report for the year 1903. Cambridge, MA: The University Press, 1904, p. 16. [8] Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, s.v. "William Jennys," (accessed 22 February 2020) [9] "William Jennys," National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (accessed 22 February 2020)

Creator:
William Jennys (1774 - 1859, American)
Creation Year:
circa 1799
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Canvas
Movement & Style:
Academic
Period:
1790-1799
Condition:
These paintings underwent conservation treatment in 2015. Feel free to contact the gallery for additional condition information.
Gallery Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Reference Number:
Seller: 12189c and 12190c1stDibs: LU60532417703

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Title: Woman Selling Fruit Author: Rosendo González Carbonell Technique and Support: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 in (unframed) Period: 1970s Style: Costumbrist realism with impressionist influences Condition: Part of a private collection Description of the Artwork The painting portrays a woman holding a basket filled with fruit, notably apples and pears, focusing on warm and dark contrasts that add depth and realism to the composition. The artist creates an intimate atmosphere, skillfully manipulating light to highlight the woman's facial features and the textures of the fruit. The figure’s attire evokes a classical style, likely inspired by costumbrist themes. Rosendo González Carbonell, renowned for his focus on traditional scenes and female figures, employs in this piece loose yet precise brushstrokes, creating dynamism that enhances the composition. The warm hues of the fruit and the serene expression of the woman reflect the artist’s intention to capture a moment of everyday life with sensitivity and expressiveness. Author’s Biography Rosendo González Carbonell (Barcelona, 1910 - 1984) was a Spanish painter recognized for his focus on female figures, portraits, and landscapes. He studied at the Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sabadell under the mentorship of Mayoral and Antoni Alsina i Amils and also attended the "Llotja" art academy in Barcelona. He was a disciple of Bonaventura Puig Perucho and maintained a close friendship with painter Alejandro Huerta Lucas. He participated in the National Fine Arts Exhibitions held in Barcelona in 1942 and 1944. His work reflects the tradition of Catalan painters such as Joaquim Mir and Santiago Rusiñol, as well as influences from impressionist masters like Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro. González Carbonell often depicted small villages, rural churches, and tranquil landscapes, balancing meticulous detail with impressionist brushstrokes that bring his compositions to life. Similar Artists González Carbonell shares artistic sensitivities with other renowned painters who captured the essence of landscapes and human figures through light and color: Joaquim Mir: Renowned for his luminous interpretations of the Catalan landscape. Santiago Rusiñol: Famous for his delicate depictions of rural scenes and local architecture. Josep Amat...

Category

1970s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rosendo Gonzalez Carbonell
Woman Selling Fruit oil on canvas painting european art, c.1970

$1,141 Sale Price

37% Off

Untitled Portrait II (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting of a Young Man)

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Modern, academic style portrait painting on canvas of a young athletic male oil on canvas, 26 x 17 inches in antique wood frame This vertical, contemporary portrait painting of sin...

Category

2010s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mark Beard
Untitled Portrait II (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting of a Young Man)

$3,400

English School Portrait of a Scholar Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

English School, Portrait of a Scholar, Oil on Canvas, early 19th century, signed indistinctly and dated lower left, ornate giltwood frame. Image: 51.25" H x 40.5" W; frame: 57" H x 4...

Category