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Comfort Starr Mygatt and Lucy Mygatt, 1799 (oil on canvas)
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Comfort Starr Mygatt and Lucy Mygatt, 1799 (oil on canvas)
3366970 Comfort Starr Mygatt and Lucy Mygatt, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Brewster, John (1766-1854); 137.16x100.33 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: The prosperous Danbury, Connecticut, shopkeeper, silversmith, and watchmaker Comfort Starr Mygatt (1763-1823) poses with his five-year-old daughter, Lucy (1794-1885)); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18260391
© Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA / Bridgeman Images
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In this oil on canvas print, we are transported back to the year 1799 and introduced to Comfort Starr Mygatt and his young daughter Lucy. The painting, created by American artist John Brewster, showcases the prosperous shopkeeper, silversmith, and watchmaker from Danbury, Connecticut. Comfort Starr Mygatt exudes confidence as he sits in a dignified manner while holding his five-year-old daughter close. His success is evident not only in his attire but also in the confident gaze that meets the viewer's eye. Meanwhile, little Lucy appears innocent yet curious about her surroundings. This naive painting captures a slice of colonial America during a time when merchants played an essential role in society. The primitive art style adds charm and authenticity to the portrait, reflecting both the simplicity of life at that time and Brewster's unique artistic approach. As we admire this piece displayed at Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA. , it serves as a reminder of the rich history embedded within our nation's roots. It symbolizes not only familial love between father and daughter but also represents an era where hard work and entrepreneurship thrived. The image invites us to appreciate both its artistic value and historical significance as it transports us back centuries into early American life - a testament to the enduring power of art across generations.
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