Tench Francis 1746

Robert Feke's 1746 portrait of Tench Francis is an example of American Colonial portraiture. Francis, a prominent Philadelphia merchant, is depicted in a three-quarter length pose with a landscape background. Feke's attention to detail is evident in the subject's elegant attire, particularly the intricate lace cuffs and his powdered wig. The painting's formal style and realistic depiction of its sitter reflect the artistic influences of the time and exemplify the developing artistic scene in colonial America.