... a truly remarkable work of art. Copley, the most talented portraitist of his time, has rendered silk, pearls, and other difficult textures with great skill. For this reason, a portrait by Copley was highly prized, and spoke volumes about your standing in the community. The less apparent truth in this work is that it’s a statement about being in the colonies. Mrs. Atkinson holds a gold chain attached to a... https://www.arts.gov/art-works/2012/spotlight-strong-women-crystal-bridges-museum