The Two Alices
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Adelaide Cole Chase's The Two Alices into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
"The Two Alices" by Adelaide Cole Chase is a captivating late 19th-century American portrait that embodies the sentimental elegance of the Gilded Age. Painted circa 1885, this dual portrait depicts two young girls—possibly sisters—dressed in identical white muslin dresses, their porcelain complexions and delicate features rendered with Chase’s characteristic soft brushwork and luminous color palette. The composition exudes Victorian charm, with its warm amber background and the girls' intertwined hands suggesting innocence and familial bond. Chase, a student of William Merritt Chase (no relation) and a prominent Boston School artist, was renowned for her sensitive child portraits that blended Academic precision with Impressionist lightness. This work exemplifies her role in documenting America’s affluent domestic life while bridging conservative portraiture and emerging modern styles—a testament to the transitional period in American art history before the Ashcan School rebellion.
For interior styling, "The Two Alices" would elevate a traditional or transitional space with its timeless appeal. Consider hanging it in a softly lit study or above a vintage-inspired console in a living room, where its warm ivory and ochre tones could harmonize with cream upholstery or walnut wood finishes. The ideal frame would be a 2-3" wide gilt compo frame with delicate floral motifs to complement its Victorian origins. At roughly 30×24 inches (typical of Chase’s portraits), it commands attention without overwhelming—perfect for anchoring a gallery wall alongside smaller botanical prints or placed symmetrically between Federal-style sconces. For offices, pair it with antique brass desk accessories and a muted sage green wall to let the painting’s emotional resonance shine, creating a contemplative yet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
