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What was Copley primarily known for in colonial America?

  • Sculpting

  • Portrait painting

  • Landscape painting

  • Cartography

Answer

Portrait painting was Copley's claim to fame in colonial America. He possessed an exceptional talent for capturing the likenesses of his subjects, imbuing his portraits with lifelike expressions and meticulous attention to detail. Copley's portraits stand as treasured representations of the era, documenting prominent individuals and preserving their legacies for generations to come.
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