A Gentleman, Wearing Blue Coat With Brass Buttons, White Waistcoat, Chemise, Stock And Tied Cravat, His Hair Powdered
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Engleheart's A Gentleman, Wearing Blue Coat With Brass Buttons, White Waistcoat, Chemise, Stock And Tied Cravat, His Hair Powdered 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
George Engleheart's exquisite miniature portrait A Gentleman, Wearing Blue Coat With Brass Buttons... (c. 1780-1800) captures the refined elegance of Georgian portraiture with remarkable delicacy. The sitter's powdered hair and sumptuous blue coat with gleaming brass buttons epitomize late 18th-century aristocratic fashion, while Engleheart's signature technique – luminous watercolor on ivory – creates an almost ethereal glow. As one of the leading miniature painters to King George III (producing over 4,900 documented miniatures), Engleheart elevated the genre beyond mere likeness into a poetic study of texture and status. The portrait's intimate scale (typically 2-3 inches) reflects its original purpose as a portable keepsake, yet its meticulous detailing of the cravat's folds and the waistcoat's pearl-like buttons reveals why Engleheart surpassed even Cosway in technical brilliance during the Golden Age of British miniatures.
For contemporary display, this treasure would best inhabit a curated traditional interior – consider placing it within a matted black-and-gilt frame atop a Chippendale-style secretary in a study, where its cerulean tones would resonate with navy leather furnishings. The portrait's oval format commands a vertical space about 30-50cm wide; flank it with Georgian silver candle sconces to recreate period-appropriate lighting. In modern settings, its hues could anchor a tonal blue scheme when paired with indigo textiles or serve as a sophisticated counterpoint to warm walnut paneling. As the ivory base yellows delicately over time, position it away from direct sunlight but with directional LED lighting to dramatize the metallic button highlights – transforming this 200-year-old pocket portrait into a conversational focal point for either a corporate boardroom or a collector's library nook.
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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.
