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Group Portrait of the James Family
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Group Portrait of the James Family
Oil on canvas group portrait, thought to be of the James Family, by an unknown artist dating from c.1780, in a moulded, carved and gilded picture frame. Date: c.1780
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This stunning oil on canvas group portrait, thought to be of the James Family, dates back to the 18th century, around 1780. The painting is set against a richly decorated, moulded, carved, and gilded picture frame, adding an air of elegance and sophistication to the image. The portrait features a mother and her two children, all dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. The woman, elegantly dressed in a blue gown, sits in the center, her hands delicately folded in her lap. She exudes a sense of calm and authority, her gaze fixed on an open book in her hands. Her son, a young boy with curly brown hair, sits to her left, wearing a white shirt and a red waistcoat. He gazes intently at a hoop toy in his hands, a toy popular among children during the 18th century. The little girl, dressed in a white dress with a blue apron, sits to the right of her mother, her expression playful and curious as she looks off to the side. The warm colors of the oil paint bring the portrait to life, with the rich blues of the mother's dress and the children's outfits contrasting beautifully with the warm tones of their skin and the golden gilding of the frame. The vertical composition of the painting adds to the sense of formality and order, making this a truly captivating and domestic scene from the 18th century. Despite the high-quality craftsmanship and intricate detailing of the painting, the artist remains unknown, adding to the mystery and allure of this beautiful work of art.
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