Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Red Coat And A White Jabot (+ Portrait Of A Lady In A Blue And Gold Dress And A White Chemise; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Thomas Murray's Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Red Coat And A White Jabot (+ Portrait Of A Lady In A Blue And Gold Dress And A White Chemise; Pair) 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 paired portraits Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Coat and a White Jabot and Portrait of a Lady in a Blue and Gold Dress and a White Chemise by Thomas Murray exemplify late 17th-century British aristocratic portraiture at its most refined. Murray, a pupil of the renowned John Riley, captures his sitters with dignified elegance—the gentleman's scarlet coat contrasts boldly with his delicate lace jabot, while his composed expression conveys quiet authority. The lady’s sumptuous blue-and-gold brocade gown and virginal white chemise reflect fashionable opulence, softened by her poised yet approachable gaze. Painted during the Williamite era (1690s), these works showcase Murray's mastery of texture—from the sheen of silk to the crispness of lace—bridging the formal vigor of van Dyck's influence with the emerging intimacy of Augustan portraiture. Though less celebrated than his contemporaries Kneller or Dahl, Murray's pair retains art-historical significance as a pristine example of transitional Baroque-to-Rococo sensibility, where status and personality harmonize under subdued, naturalistic lighting.
For interior settings, these portraits command attention best in traditional or neoclassical spaces—consider flanking a fireplace mantel in a wood-paneled library or symmetrically hung in a grand foyer. The gentleman’s ruby-red coat subtly echoes in oxblood leather furnishings or Persian rugs, while the lady’s cerulean gown pairs elegantly with gilded console tables or Chinoiserie blue-and-white porcelain. Optimal viewing requires ample wall space; each panel (typically around 30 x 25 inches) benefits from individual lighting to accentuate Murray’s meticulous fabric details. In modern offices, a single portrait—preferably the gentleman’s—adds gravitas to a CEO’s study when paired with minimalist furnishings, creating a striking tension between old-world grandeur and contemporary lines. Avoid overcrowding; their intricate textures demand breathing room amidst neutral backdrops like sage green or taupe.
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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.
