By Candlelight (Mrs. Jedidiah Morse) 1820
samuelmorse
Yale University Art Gallery (Yale University), New Haven, CT, US
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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portrait reference
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portrait head and shoulder
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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facial portrait
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
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digital portrait
"By Candlelight (Mrs. Jedidiah Morse)" is a portrait painted in 1820 by Samuel Morse, renowned for his invention of the telegraph. The painting depicts Morse's mother, Elizabeth ("Betsy") Morse, in a dimly lit room, illuminated only by a single candle. Mrs. Morse is shown reading a book, conveying a sense of intellectual curiosity and quiet contemplation. The painting's intimate atmosphere and realistic portrayal of the subject make it a noteworthy example of early American portraiture.
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