Pair Of Portraits: Matthew And Lucinda Robbin
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Brewster Jr.'s Pair Of Portraits: Matthew And Lucinda Robbin 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
John Brewster Jr.'s Pair of Portraits: Matthew and Lucinda Robbin (c. 1795–1800) exemplifies the quiet dignity and emotional depth of early American folk portraiture. Painted by one of the first Deaf professional artists in the U.S., these hauntingly serene profiles—rendered in Brewster's signature flattened perspective and wax-like skin tones—capture a moment of profound intimacy. The sibling subjects gaze past the viewer with an otherworldly stillness, their modest clothing and sparse backgrounds reflecting Puritan values while the delicate brushwork hints at liminal spaces between realism and abstraction. As rare surviving examples of pre-19th century Deaf artistry, these portraits hold dual significance: as anthropological records of New England merchant class life, and as revolutionary artifacts proving disabled artists shaped visual culture decades before formal Deaf education existed. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's acquisition affirmed their status as keystones bridging colonial portraiture traditions with modern disability studies in art history.
When displaying these portraits in contemporary interiors, honor their quiet power through deliberate spatial choreography. A pair of matching gilded frames (original-style 1¼" giltwood) hung at 60" center height in a study or library creates an intellectual dialogue with bookshelves, while their 30" × 25" dimensions demand at least 6 feet of breathing room between furnishings. Complement the cool umber and lead-white palette with rough flax linen upholstery or cerused oak furniture, avoiding competing patterns. In minimalist offices, position them asymmetrically above a partners desk to mirror their original mercantile context, or flank a Federal-era secretary cabinet for historically attuned styling. Dimmable LED spotlights (2700K) will replicate the candlelit glow Brewster painted under, revealing his exquisite gradations in the siblings’ flushed cheeks—a chromatic echo modern decor can highlight with hand-dyed indigo throw pillows or slate blue-gray accent walls.
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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.
