The American Portrait Tradition: Cephas Thompson 1775–1856

Author

Sherry C. Perschbacher

Date of Award

1974

Document Type

Masters Research Paper

Degree Name

M.A.

Organizational Unit

School of Art and Art History, College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

First Advisor

Ellen C. Micaud

Keywords

Cephas Thompson 1775-1856, Portraits, American, 18th century, 19th century

Abstract

"The purpose of this study is to reveal the work of Cephas Thompson in the context of the American Portrait Tradition as it existed in America from 1775 to 1856. European historic and artistic background serves as the foundation. A critical analysis of the most relevant American portraitists from the seventeenth to the midnineteenth centuries is provided to relate them aesthetically and ideologically with the work of Cephas Thompson and to provide insight into the artistic trends prevalent in Europe and America"

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Recommended Citation

Perschbacher, Sherry C., "The American Portrait Tradition: Cephas Thompson 1775–1856" (1974). Art and Art History: Master's Research Papers. 304.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/art_mrp/304