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Ezra Ames Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Ezra Ames our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Ezra Ames · 1768 – 1836

Philip Van Cortlandt – Ezra Ames

1810 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 91.4 x 71.1cm

This Neoclassical portrait by Ezra Ames captures a dignified man from 1810. Explore this timeless masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Joseph Bradley Varnum, Ezra Ames

1819 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This dignified 1819 oil portrait by Ezra Ames captures a serious statesman. Explore this classical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Ezra Ames ranked #2: Joseph Bradley Varnum

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Theodore Sedgwick, Ezra Ames

1808 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This formal 1808 portrait by Ezra Ames captures a dignified statesman in classical style. Shop this exquisite oil on canvas reproduction today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Portrait of a Gentleman, Ezra Ames

1785 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 3 x 2 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Goldsborough Banyar Sr. (1724–1815) by Ezra Ames

1802 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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John Scoville by Ezra Ames

1810 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · original 75.8 x 60.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Judge Matthias Burnet Tallmadge (1774-1819), B.A. 1795 (1810) by Ezra Ames

1810 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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George Clinton (1739–1812) (1814) by Ezra Ames

1814 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Henry Jones (1790-?) (1810) by Ezra Ames

1810 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Ezra Ames: Self-Portrait

1810 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Mrs. Daniel D. Tompkins (Hannah Minthorne, 1781–1829) by Ezra Ames

1809 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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James Rivington Sr. (ca. 1724–1802), 1806, Ezra Ames

1806 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Ezra Ames: Myron Holley (1779–1844)

1820 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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John Bryan (1765-1849) (1815)

1815 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Mrs. Hooper Cumming and Daughter Harriet – Ezra Ames

1818 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Mrs. John Bryan (Catharine Carmichael, 1773-1854) (1815) by Ezra Ames

1815 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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William James (1771-1832) – Ezra Ames

1822 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Portrait of George Humphrey (1819)

1819 · original 75.9 x 60.7cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Ezra Ames: Portrait of Eleanor Humphrey

1819 · original 76.3 x 60.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Ezra Ames: Untitled (D2X2EM)

1820 · original 8 x 6 cm

1820 Ezra Ames miniature portrait of Maurice Levy. Elegant 18th-century style, muted colors & meticulous detail. A captivating glimpse into American history.

View the most popular artwork of Ezra Ames ranked #20: Untitled (D2X2EM)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Mrs. Eleazer Burnham (Caroline Matilda Wood, ca. 1785–1832), 1830, Ezra Ames

1830 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Ezra Ames, Eleazer Burnham (1780–1867) (1826)

1826 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Clarkson Crolius Sr. (1773–1843) – Ezra Ames

1825 · New York Historical Society, New York City

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Elkanah Watson (1758-1842) by Ezra Ames

1809 · Albany Institute of History - Art, Albany

A striking portrait of Elkanah Watson in a vibrant red coat by American master Ezra Ames captures the formal elegance of 1809, offering a timeless piece for collectors to cherish and bring into their own space.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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Governor John Tayler (1742-1829), 1804, Ezra Ames

1804 · Albany Institute of History - Art, Albany

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 41 artworks by Ezra Ames
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The artist

Ezra Ames

1768 – 1836

Quick facts

Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Typical colorsespresso
Corpus themesamerican portraiture
Top 3 worksPhilip Van Cortlandt, Joseph Bradley Varnum, Theodore Sedgwick
Died1836
Art periodEarly Modern
Mediumsoil on canvas
Museums on APSYale University Art Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art

Biography

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 WahooArt: [https://WahooArt.com/@/ezraames](https://WahooArt.com/@/ezraames) | /en/art/show/art-8xyffg-en/ explore more american artists on WahooArt: [https://WahooArt.com/@/james-presley-smith](https://WahooArt.com/@/james-presley-smith) | [https://WahooArt.com/@/henry-call](https://WahooArt.com/@/henry-call) discover the world of art on WahooArt: /en/art/list/ | /en/art/list/

Questions & Answers

Can I study Ezra Ames's use of color across all works?

Ezra Ames's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Where are Ezra Ames's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index page organizes Ezra Ames's artworks by color.

What other names is Ezra Ames known by?

Ezra Ames appears under the alternate names Ames, Ezra Emes, عزرا أميس, エズラ・エイムズ, Эзра Эймс.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 3, 2026

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