Samuel Cutts 1759 - 1763

This portrait, titled "Samuel Cutts" and painted between 1759 and 1763 by Joseph Blackburn, depicts the subject seated with a pen and paper, seemingly engaged in writing. The painting is characterized by its realistic depiction of Cutts, with attention to detail in his attire, pose, and the surrounding environment. Blackburn, an English-born artist who became prominent in colonial America, crafted this portrait with a formal and dignified air, likely commissioned by Cutts himself. The artwork's presence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, solidifies its historical and artistic significance.