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Miers Fisher (pastel on grey paper)
6040409 Miers Fisher (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Not Dated A framed colour drawing on grey paper, showing: a half-length portrait of Miers Fisher (1748-1819) wearing a Quaker coat; Miers Fisher was a Quaker resident on the outskirts of Philadelphia, who was involved in trade and also a trained lawyer; he was one of the first acquaintances of James Sharples and his family, when they arrived in the United States of America in circa 1794, and the two men stayed in touch; the Sharples family visited Miers Fisher in 1810 (a year before his death), when James Sharples Senior drew portraits of Miers Fishers daughters); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased 1931; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22887944
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Purchased 1931 / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating portrait of Miers Fisher, created by James Sharples, invites us into the world of a distinguished Quaker resident on the outskirts of Philadelphia. This framed color drawing on grey paper captures Fisher's essence with remarkable detail and skill. Fisher, portrayed in his signature Quaker coat, exudes an air of wisdom and integrity. As a man involved in trade and a trained lawyer, he played a significant role in the growth and development of early American history. His influence extended beyond his professional endeavors; he was one of the first acquaintances that artist James Sharples and his family made upon their arrival in America around 1794. The connection between Fisher and Sharples endured over time as they maintained correspondence throughout their lives. In 1810, just before Fisher's passing, the Sharples family paid him a visit during which James Senior drew portraits of Fisher's daughters – an intimate moment captured within this larger narrative. This historical gem from Bristol Museum and Art Gallery offers us insight into both personal relationships forged across continents and the broader context of American society at that time. It serves as a testament to the enduring power art possesses to preserve moments frozen in time for generations to come.
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