John Singleton Copley: A Bostonian Pioneer of Portraiture John Singleton Copley, born in Boston in 1738, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of American art, bridging the gap between the nascent colonial spirit and the established traditions of European portraiture. His life was one of constant movement – initially rooted in the bustling commercial center of New England, he ultimately found his artistic home in the sophisticated salons of London. Copley’s journey reflects not only a personal evolution but also a crucial shift in how American identity was represented through art. He was…