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Volgens de visie van de galerie is het beroemdste schilderij van Ezra Ames Philip Van Cortlandt (1810), waarvan het origineel in het Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York hangt. Joseph Bradley Varnum (1819) en Theodore Sedgwick (1808) maken het trio compleet dat elk oog herkent. Van de 41 werken van Ezra Ames in onze catalogus presenteert de galerie hieronder de 41 bekendste werken, elk een origineel met de jaartal, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.
A single folded document rests against the man's hand, its edge marked by a small red seal. This scrap of paper anchors the composition, suggesting a life bound to legalities and land. Philip Van Cortlandt sits in a three-quarter view, his presence defined by the heavy, dark fabric of a wool coat. The light enters from the upper left, catching the sharp ridge of his nose and the crisp, white…
In this oil on canvas, we encounter Joseph Bradley Varnum through a lens of quiet authority. The portrait, rendered around 1819, presents the subject in a bust-length composition, his body turned slightly to the left while his gaze remains fixed upon us. There is a certain weight to his presence, a gravity that comes from a lifetime of public service and private reflection. The lighting is deliberate, descending from the…
In this formal portrait, we encounter Theodore Sedgwick, a man whose presence commands a quiet, steady respect. The composition is a bust-length study, positioning the subject slightly off-center as he gazes toward the viewer's left, though his eyes remain fixed forward. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a sense of a life lived within the spheres of law and governance. The lighting is deliberate, descending from the upper…
A quiet dignity settles over the oval frame, holding a man caught in a moment of composed stillness. He gazes forward, his expression carrying a hint of a smile that suggests a pleasant, perhaps even witty, demeanor. The portrait is a miniature, a tiny window into a life of standing and substance. He wears the hallmarks of his era: a crisp cravat, a waistcoat adorned with decorative buttons, and the…
In this 1802 portrait, we encounter Goldsborough Banyar Sr., a man whose very posture commands a quiet, settled authority. He is seated in a blue upholstered chair, his presence anchored by the heavy, theatrical weight of a crimson curtain that cascades behind him. To his side, a fluted classical column rises, providing a vertical stability that mirrors the sitter's own composed demeanor. The lighting, arriving softly from the upper left,…
In this portrait of John Scoville, we encounter the quiet dignity of a man from the early nineteenth century. Painted by Ezra Ames about 1810, the work captures the sitter in a moment of composed stillness. Ames, who established himself as a prominent portrait painter in Albany, New York, brings a sense of individual character to the subject through a focused, bust-length composition.
The man sits with a quiet, heavy dignity, his gaze meeting the viewer from a position slightly off-center. He is captured from the waist up, a medium close-up that feels both intimate and deeply respectful. A soft light descends from the upper left, washing over the pale fabric of his white cravat and catching the edge of the paper he holds against his body. This light creates a gentle play…
In this formal portrait, we encounter George Clinton, a man whose presence commands the space through a quiet, Neoclassical dignity. He is presented in a three-quarter length view, his figure positioned with a deliberate stability that suggests both permanence and purpose. The lighting, descending softly from the upper left, carves the contours of his face and the heavy folds of his dark navy coat, creating a sense of tangible weight.…
A formal, three-quarter length portrait from 1810 captures a man of quiet importance. He is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze meeting the observer with a steady, direct presence. The composition relies on a somber, muted palette where deep blacks and dark earthy tones dominate the background, providing a stark contrast to the bright white of his voluminous cravat. This interplay of light and shadow defines the contours of his face…
A man sits in the quiet gravity of 1810. He is Ezra Ames, caught in a moment of stillness against a dark, atmospheric void. The light strikes the right side of his face, carving the contours of a jawline and a high forehead with a steady, singular focus. His eyes, a pale blue, look forward with a composed and serious expression. He wears a dark navy coat and a crisp…
Mrs. Daniel D. Tompkins (Hannah Minthorne, 1781–1829)1809 · New York Historical Society
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James Rivington Sr. (ca. 1724–1802)1806 · New York Historical Society
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Myron Holley (1779–1844)1820 · New York Historical Society
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John Bryan (1765-1849)1815 · New York Historical Society
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Mrs. Hooper Cumming and Daughter Harriet1818 · New York Historical Society
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Mrs. John Bryan (Catharine Carmichael, 1773-1854)1815 · New York Historical Society
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William James (1771-1832)1822 · Harvard Art Museums
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Portrait of George Humphrey1819
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Portrait of Eleanor Humphrey1819
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Untitled (D2X2EM)1820
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Mrs. Eleazer Burnham (Caroline Matilda Wood, ca. 1785–1832)1830 · New York Historical Society
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Eleazer Burnham (1780–1867)1826 · New York Historical Society
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Clarkson Crolius Sr. (1773–1843)1825 · New York Historical Society
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Elkanah Watson (1758-1842)1809 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Governor John Tayler (1742-1829)1804 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Peter Van Vechten Memorial1800 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Governor George Clinton (1739-1812)1813 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Maria Van Schaick (1782-1865)1808 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Edmond Charles Genet (1763-1834)1810 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Chancellor James Kent (1763-1847)1812 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Harriet Romeyn (Mrs. Spencer) Stafford (1792-1849)1807 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Maria Gansevoort Melvill (Mrs. Allan Melvill)1815 · National Gallery of Art
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Governor DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828)1818 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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George Washington (1732-1799)1826 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Coat of Arms of the City of Albany1825 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Governor Enos T. Throop (1784-1874)1833 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Spencer Stafford (1772-1844)1807 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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The Fondey Family1803 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Simeon de Witt1804 · Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
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Governor Martin Van Buren (1782-1862)1828 · Albany Institute of History - Art
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Mourning LocketAlbany Institute of History - Art
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Ezra Ames | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Albany Institute of History - Art |
Albany | 16 | Elkanah Watson (1758-1842), Governor John Tayler (1742-1829), Peter Van Vechten Memorial |
 New York Historical Society |
New York City | 13 | Goldsborough Banyar Sr. (1724–1815), George Clinton (1739–1812), Henry Jones (1790-?) |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 2 | Philip Van Cortlandt, Portrait of a Gentleman |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Joseph Bradley Varnum, Theodore Sedgwick |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 1 | John Scoville |
 Yale University Art Gallery |
New Haven | 1 | Judge Matthias Burnet Tallmadge (1774-1819), B.A. 1795 |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 1 | William James (1771-1832) |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 1 | Maria Gansevoort Melvill (Mrs. Allan Melvill) |
Kies een decennium om het origineel te zien dat dit tijdperk definieert.
A quiet dignity settles over the oval frame, holding a man caught in a moment of composed stillness. He gazes forward, his expression carrying a hint of a smile that suggests a pleasant, perhaps even witty, demeanor. The portrait is a miniature, a tiny window into a life of standing and substance. He wears the hallmarks of his era: a crisp cravat, a waistcoat adorned with decorative buttons, and the…
In this formal portrait, we encounter Theodore Sedgwick, a man whose presence commands a quiet, steady respect. The composition is a bust-length study, positioning the subject slightly off-center as he gazes toward the viewer's left, though his eyes remain fixed forward. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a sense of a life lived within the spheres of law and governance. The lighting is deliberate, descending from the upper…
A single folded document rests against the man's hand, its edge marked by a small red seal. This scrap of paper anchors the composition, suggesting a life bound to legalities and land. Philip Van Cortlandt sits in a three-quarter view, his presence defined by the heavy, dark fabric of a wool coat. The light enters from the upper left, catching the sharp ridge of his nose and the crisp, white…
In this formal portrait from 1820, we encounter Myron Holley, presented with a quiet, commanding presence. The subject is captured in a bust-length composition, his body turned slightly to the left while his gaze remains fixed upon us, creating an immediate sense of intellectual engagement. There is a certain gravity to his expression, a composed stillness that suggests a man of significant thought and authority. The lighting is handled with…
The portrait presents a bust-length view of Caroline Matilda Wood, known as Mrs. Eleazer Burnham, set against a dark, muted brown background. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, creating a sense of poised stillness. She wears a black dress of heavy, matte fabric that absorbs the light, providing a sharp contrast to the bright white of her lace bonnet and the ruffled collar at her neck. The lace is rendered…
Philip Van Cortlandt (1810), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Joseph Bradley Varnum (1819) en Theodore Sedgwick (1808) volgen.
42 jaar oud: Philip Van Cortlandt dateert uit 1810, en Ezra Ames werd geboren in 1768.
Philip Van Cortlandt, Joseph Bradley Varnum, Theodore Sedgwick, Portrait of a Gentleman, Goldsborough Banyar Sr. (1724–1815), John Scoville, Judge Matthias Burnet Tallmadge (1774-1819), B.A. 1795, George Clinton (1739–1812), Henry Jones (1790-?) en Self-Portrait. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 41 werken van Ezra Ames, daterend van 1785 tot 1833.
Voornamelijk in Albany Institute of History - Art (Albany), New York Historical Society (New York City) en Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.
In 1810s: 17 van de 41 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Philip Van Cortlandt.
Op deze pagina is het vroegste Portrait of a Gentleman (1785) en het laatste Governor Enos T. Throop (1784-1874) (1833).
Man (18), Portrait (13) en White cravat (12), verspreid over de 41 werken op deze pagina.
Oil On Canvas, voor 13 van de 41 werken op deze pagina.
Neoclassicism, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.
Elkanah Watson (1758-1842), Governor John Tayler (1742-1829) en Peter Van Vechten Memorial: het Albany Institute of History - Art, Albany herbergt 16 van de werken op deze pagina.
