{"title":"James Frothingham","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"henry-ware-sr-james-frothingham","title":"Henry Ware, Sr. - James Frothingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of the theologian Henry Ware, Sr., painted by James Frothingham in the early nineteenth-century American style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Henry Ware, Sr. (1764-1845), a notable American theologian and the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard College. Painted by James Frothingham, a student of Gilbert Stuart, the work reflects the formal portraiture traditions prevalent in early nineteenth-century New England. Frothingham captures his subject with a focus on psychological presence, utilising a restrained palette that directs attention to the sitter's expression and clerical attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWare is shown in a three-quarter view, dressed in the traditional black robes and white tabs of a clergyman. His posture is composed, with one hand resting upon a book, a common iconographic element in portraits of scholars and ministers of the period. The background is kept dark and atmospheric, featuring a suggestion of draped fabric that provides a sense of depth without distracting from the figure. The lighting is focused, illuminating the face and hands to create a clear sense of volume and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrothingham was known for his ability to replicate the techniques of his mentor, Stuart, particularly in the rendering of flesh tones and the subtle modulation of light across the face. This portrait is a representative example of the professional portraiture commissioned by the academic and religious elite of the era. It maintains a sense of dignity and sobriety, consistent with the public persona of a Harvard professor during the early decades of the nineteenth century. The brushwork is precise, allowing for a smooth finish that was highly valued by patrons of the time. This print offers a clear view of the artist's technical skill and his approach to capturing the intellectual gravity of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/hurdy-gurdy-player-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHurdy-Gurdy Player - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Frothingham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758891667791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758920405327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758920438095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758920470863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758920503631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758920536399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758920569167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758920601935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758920634703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758920667471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758920700239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758920733007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Henry-Ware-Sr_Poster_CompositorV1_1789229287399.jpg?v=1789229691"},{"product_id":"samuel-barber-clark-james-frothingham","title":"Samuel Barber Clark - James Frothingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic nineteenth-century American portrait by James Frothingham, capturing the subject with soft lighting and a focus on formal detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Frothingham, a self-taught painter from Massachusetts, produced this portrait of Samuel Barber Clark during the early nineteenth century. Frothingham began his career as a carriage painter before transitioning to portraiture, a path that influenced his precise approach to form and light. This work reflects the conventions of American portraiture from the period, which favoured a clear, direct representation of the sitter against a neutral, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, Samuel Barber Clark, is depicted in a three-quarter view. He wears a dark coat contrasted by a prominent, white ruffled collar, a detail that draws the eye to the face. Frothingham employs a soft, modulated light to model the features of the young man, creating a sense of volume and presence. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for a smooth finish that was typical of the era's academic standards. The background remains largely indistinct, a common technique used to ensure the viewer focuses entirely on the personality and expression of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrothingham was known for his ability to capture a likeness with accuracy, a skill that earned him commissions among the merchant class in New England. This portrait demonstrates his technical proficiency in handling fabric textures and skin tones. The composition is balanced, relying on the subtle interplay between the dark clothing and the lighter tones of the face and collar. By avoiding unnecessary ornamentation, the artist maintains a focus on the individual, providing a clear window into the aesthetic preferences of the time. This print captures the tonal range of the original oil painting, preserving the quiet dignity of the subject and the specific character of Frothingham's technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/pax-artium-nutrix-francesco-bartolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePax Artium Nutrix - Francesco Bartolozzi — Francesco Bartolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Frothingham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794031546703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794043867471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794043900239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794043933007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794043965775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794043998543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794044031311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794044064079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794044096847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794044129615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794044162383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794044195151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samuel-Barber-Clark_Poster_CompositorV1_1789527186015.jpg?v=1789527581"},{"product_id":"eliphalet-pearson-james-frothingham","title":"Eliphalet Pearson - James Frothingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of academic Eliphalet Pearson, painted by James Frothingham after an original by Samuel F.B. Morse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Eliphalet Pearson (1752-1826), a significant figure in American academic life who served as the first principal of Phillips Academy and as a professor at Harvard University. The work is a copy executed by James Frothingham, based on an earlier portrait by Samuel F.B. Morse. Frothingham, a student of Gilbert Stuart, developed a reputation for his ability to capture likenesses with precision and a restrained, formal approach typical of early nineteenth-century American portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of the period, presenting the subject in a bust-length format within a painted oval. Pearson is shown in clerical attire, wearing a dark coat with a white neckband, which provides a stark contrast against the muted, dark background. The lighting is focused on the subject's face, drawing attention to his features and the subtle modelling of his skin tones. The brushwork is controlled, reflecting the influence of Stuart's technique, which prioritised clarity of form and a dignified presentation of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a copy, this painting demonstrates the common practice of the era, where artists would replicate successful portraits to preserve the image of prominent individuals for institutional collections. The work provides insight into the visual culture of early American academia, where portraiture functioned as a means of documenting leadership and maintaining institutional history. The focus remains on the character of the sitter, rendered with a sense of gravity and intellectual presence. This fine art print captures the tonal qualities of the original oil painting, preserving the sombre palette and the formal composition that defined the portraiture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-grecian-lovely-john-william-godward\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Grecian Lovely - John William Godward — John William Godward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Frothingham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973551624527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973605101903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973605134671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973605167439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973605200207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973605232975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973605265743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973605298511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973605331279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973605364047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973605396815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973605429583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eliphalet-Pearson_Poster_CompositorV1_1790855909738.jpg?v=1790856332"},{"product_id":"samuel-dexter-1726-1810-james-frothingham","title":"Samuel Dexter (1726-1810) - James Frothingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of Samuel Dexter, painted by James Frothingham after an earlier work by John Johnston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Samuel Dexter, a prominent American merchant and philanthropist, captured in a formal, contemplative pose. James Frothingham, a student of Gilbert Stuart, demonstrates his technical proficiency in this work, which is based on an earlier likeness by John Johnston. The composition follows the conventions of early nineteenth-century American portraiture, focusing on the sitter's character through a restrained palette and careful attention to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDexter is shown in a three-quarter view, seated with a book resting beneath his hand. The dark, atmospheric background directs the viewer's attention to the subject's face and the subtle textures of his clothing. Frothingham employs a chiaroscuro effect, where light illuminates the sitter's features and the white cravat, while the rest of the figure recedes into shadow. This method creates a sense of gravity and presence, typical of the period's approach to representing public figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrothingham was known for his ability to replicate the style of his mentor, Stuart, while maintaining a distinct clarity in his brushwork. The handling of the fabric and the soft modelling of the face indicate a high level of skill in oil painting. The portrait serves as a record of a specific individual, reflecting the social and political climate of the era. By choosing to base his work on Johnston's earlier depiction, Frothingham participated in the common practice of memorialising figures through successive artistic interpretations. This print offers a clear view of the original painting's tonal range, preserving the sombre dignity of the subject. It is a piece that fits well within collections focused on American history or the development of portraiture in the early republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-grecian-lovely-john-william-godward\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Grecian Lovely - John William Godward — John William Godward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Frothingham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973613359439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973632921935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973632954703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973632987471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973633020239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973633053007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973633085775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973633118543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973633151311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973633184079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973633216847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973633249615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samuel-Dexter-1726-1810-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790856184063.jpg?v=1790856397"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/james-frothingham.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}