What was John Singleton Copley's financial state at death?
Wealthy
Comfortable
Heavily in debt
Broke even
Answer
Despite his artistic success and early financial prosperity, John Singleton Copley's later ventures, including investments in real estate and an ironworks, proved unsuccessful, leading to significant financial strains. By the time of his death in 1815, he was heavily in debt, with his assets failing to cover his liabilities.
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