biography of ezra ames, a noted artist from the united states (1768-1836)
ezra ames, a prominent portrait painter in albany, new york, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, left an indelible mark on american art. born on may 5, 1768, in framingham, massachusetts, ames' life is a testament to his prolific career, with over 700 attributed portraits.early life and career
ames moved to worcester, massachusetts, in 1790, and married zipporah wood in 1794. his relocation to albany, new york, marked the beginning of his successful portrait painting career. notably, he painted prominent figures such as governor george clinton and alexander hamilton.artistic style and contributions
- ezra ames's work had a popular appeal, characterized by its sure and fluent ease of brush, keen characterization, and pure, fresh coloring.
- his portrait of governor george clinton, exhibited at the pennsylvania academy in 1812, garnered wide notice.
- ames was skilled at engraving and painted many members of the new york state legislature.
notable works and legacy
- the chautauqan magazine described ames as "the most noted portraitist in the state, outside new york city."
- ames served as chairman of the fine arts committee of the society for the promotion of useful arts in 1805.
- he was posthumously elected an honorary member of the american academy of fine arts in new york city.
later life and death
ames died on february 23, 1836, and is buried at the albany rural cemetery (lot 1 section 59). his legacy continues to be celebrated through his numerous portraits, which remain a testament to his skill and contribution to american art. view more of ezra ames' works on AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/ezraames](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/ezraames) | /en/art/show/art-8xyffg-en/ explore more american artists on AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/james-presley-smith](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/james-presley-smith) | [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/henry-call](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/henry-call) discover the world of art on AllPaintingsStore: /en/art/list/ | /en/art/list/Questions & Answers
Where are Ezra Ames's artworks grouped by art movement?
The All Movements page groups Ezra Ames's artworks by art movement.
How do I find all works by Ezra Ames in a given medium?
The All Medium page groups Ezra Ames's artworks by technique.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Ezra Ames painted?
The Subject Atlas of Ezra Ames is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
How many artworks by Ezra Ames are available to browse?
You can browse 37 artworks by Ezra Ames on the All Artworks page.
Where can I see Ezra Ames's artworks in chronological order?
A timeline of Ezra Ames's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
Can I browse Ezra Ames's works by mood?
The artist's Mood Room page shows Ezra Ames's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Ezra Ames's works?
The 3D Museum of Ezra Ames is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
Is there a chronological account of Ezra Ames?
A chronological account of Ezra Ames's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
