Patriots and Loyalists

Students observe and compare 18th century British portraits with those made by John Singleton Copley. By conducting research they explore the cultural climate of the portraits in order to write a historically accurate story.

This sample "exhibit" from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a short biography of colonial painter and portrait artist John Singleton Copley. Includes links to six different paintings, each with an informative caption.

The Web Museum profiles the work of the American painter John Singleton Copley (1738-1815).

This site lists museums, galleries, image archives, and web sites online which exhibit John Singleton Copely's art. A few periodical articles are also included.

Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.

This resource from the CGFA and Carol Gerten-Jackson features images and a biography of American artist John Singleton Copley. The images are thumbnails of his paintings, which can be accessed for larger pictures.

View two seated portraits by John Singleton Copley, which are suitable for comparing and contrasting similar artworks. Accompanying caption begins the analysis for you.

Students visit the Memorial Art Gallery's exhibit, "About Face: Copley's Portrait of a Colonial Silversmith." They complete a worksheet based on the career of John SIngleton Copley as a colonial American artist. They experience the role...

This video spotlights John Singleton Copley's "A Boy with a Flying Squirrel" (Henry Pelham). View the painting and listen as two renowned art professors discuss the history. [4:18]

John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) is commonly considered the greatest portrait painter in the history of the American colonies. Read about his background and view pictures of his portraits in this essay.