Portrait Of Lady Emma Hamilton, As Cassandra, In A White Robe, A Laurel Wreath Crowning Her Head
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Romney's Portrait Of Lady Emma Hamilton, As Cassandra, In A White Robe, A Laurel Wreath Crowning Her Head 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
Lady Emma Hamilton emerges from the canvas like a Grecian muse come to life in George Romney's Portrait of Lady Emma Hamilton, as Cassandra, in a White Robe, A Laurel Wreath Crowning Her Head. Painted circa 1785, the work captures actress and socialite Emma Hart (later Hamilton) in the tragic guise of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess doomed never to be believed. Romney, a leading portraitist of late 18th-century Britain, renders her with soft neoclassical elegance—the diaphanous white drapery mirroring classical sculpture, her upturned gaze charged with theatrical pathos. The laurel crown references both Cassandra’s sacerdotal role and Emma’s own celebrity, while Romney’s loose, expressive brushwork lends the composition an almost Romantic sensibility. This painting belongs to Romney’s famed series of Emma portraits, which transformed both artist and sitter into cultural icons. It exemplifies the era’s fascination with classical allegory and the blurring of portraiture with performance, securing its place as a pivotal work bridging Enlightenment ideals and emergent Romanticism.
For sophisticated decor, this portrait demands a space where its neoclassical gravitas and delicate palette can shine. Ideal for a study or formal sitting room, it pairs beautifully with Empire-style furniture or clean-lined contemporary pieces that won’t compete with its drapery’s fluidity. Hang it against deep navy or olive-green walls to amplify the warmth of Emma’s skin tones and the wreath’s gilded accents. At approximately 50 x 40 inches (typical for Romney’s half-length portraits), it commands attention without overwhelming—perfect above a mantel or as part of a salon-style gallery wall with other Old Master drawings or antique mirrors. Introduce texture through sheer linen curtains or a sisal rug to echo the painting’s ethereal folds, and spotlight it with angled lighting to enhance the dramatic chiaroscuro Romney mastered.
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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.
