Fidelia and Speranza 1776

benjaminwest

Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA, US

character portrait

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

surrealism

animal drawing portrait

surrealist

lady

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

"Fidelia and Speranza" (1776) by Benjamin West is a neoclassical oil painting featuring two women in flowing robes, Fidelia and Speranza. Fidelia, on the left, holds a goblet and stands in the light of a doorway, while Speranza is in shadow. Their figures are reminiscent of classical sculpture, showcasing West's mastery of the neoclassical style and his interest in allegorical themes. The painting is a testament to West's influence on American art and is now housed at the Timken Museum of Art in San Diego.