life and artistic journey
john durand (active 1765–1782), a colonial american portraitist, remains shrouded in mystery. despite his significant contributions to the art world, details about his origins, training, or upbringing are scarce. this enigmatic figure is known for his work in new york city during the 1760s, alongside fellow artists john mare, abraham delanoy, and lawrence kilburn.artistic travels and notable works
* a 1768 advertisement in the connecticut journal indicates durand's intention to spend several months in the colony, highlighting his itinerant nature. * his trip to bermuda further solidifies his transient artistic career. * by 1770, he was in virginia, working in williamsburg and later in petersburg, leaving behind a trail of portraits, including those of mr. and mrs. gray briggs of dinwiddie county, dated 1775.later life and speculations
* durand's artistic presence wanes after 1775, with the last known reference being a painting from virginia (1781) and an entry in the dinwiddie county tax rolls (1782). * claims of his return to england lack substantial evidence, leaving his final years shrouded in mystery.legacy and accessible art
* despite the scarcity of information on durand's life, his work can be found in various online platforms, such as OriginalUniqueArt, which offers a glimpse into his colonial american portraiture. * explore more about colonial american art and its evolution through the centuries on wahoo art timeline.- discover durand's style, characterized by the use of oil on canvas, a common medium for portraitists of his time.
- learn about other artists from the same period and their contributions to american art history through sylvia plimack mangold's work, showcasing the diversity of american artistic expression.
- visit jerome myers: east 22nd street, new york, a painting that captures the essence of new york city's streets during the early 20th century.
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