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1761 Boston, Massachusetts - 1831 London, England. Known for: Portrait, genre, religion, history paintings.
MATHER BROWN. Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of... Read full biography
MATHER BROWN. Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of recommendation for further studies with Benjamin West in London (1781). West and possibly James... Read full biography
MATHER BROWN. Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of recommendation for further studies with Benjamin West in London (1781). West and possibly James Barry strongly urged Brown to pursue history painting. In 1782 he was admitted as a student to the Royal Academy where he exhibited Portrait of a Gentleman that year and four paintings in the following... Read full biography
MATHER BROWN. Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of recommendation for further studies with Benjamin West in London (1781). West and possibly James Barry strongly urged Brown to pursue history painting. In 1782 he was admitted as a student to the Royal Academy where he exhibited Portrait of a Gentleman that year and four paintings in the following year. His earliest known painting is Girl at a Harpsichord (1782; Glasgow Art Gallery), which is still harsh and amateurish. By 1784 Brown had his own studio and that year he executed Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and The Annunciation (St.... Read full biography
MATHER BROWN. Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of recommendation for further studies with Benjamin West in London (1781). West and possibly James Barry strongly urged Brown to pursue history painting. In 1782 he was admitted as a student to the Royal Academy where he exhibited Portrait of a Gentleman that year and four paintings in the following year. His earliest known painting is Girl at a Harpsichord (1782; Glasgow Art Gallery), which is still harsh and amateurish. By 1784 Brown had his own studio and that year he executed Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and The Annunciation (St. Mary-le-Strand Church, London) both in the style of West. Reportedly, Brown "worshiped"... Read full biography
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MATHER BROWN
Brown (1761-1831), born in Boston, descended from Cotton and Increase Mather. He started studying under Gilbert Stuart at the age of twelve, then Benjamin Franklin gave him a letter of recommendation for further studies with Benjamin West in London (1781). West and possibly James Barry strongly urged Brown to pursue history painting. In 1782 he was admitted as a student to the Royal Academy where he exhibited Portrait of a Gentleman that year and four paintings in the following year. His earliest known painting is Girl at a Harpsichord (1782; Glasgow Art Gallery), which is still harsh and amateurish. By 1784 Brown had his own studio and that year he executed Christ in the Ga...But wait, there's more...
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