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Group portrait, possibly of the Brewster family, in a domest
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Group portrait, possibly of the Brewster family, in a domest
Group portrait, possibly of the Brewster Family, in a domestic interior, oil on canvas, signed by Thomas Bardwell and dated 1736. It is in a carved pine frame with a gilded finish and acanthus leaf and flower bud decoration. The frame is not original to the picture and was made in England in c.1665-1725. Date: 1736
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This exquisite group portrait, signed by Thomas Bardwell and dated 1736, captures the essence of a 18th-century family in a warm and intimate domestic setting. The painting depicts a mother and father, flanked by their son and daughter, with a brother and sister seated on the floor at their feet. The father, dressed in a formal waistcoat and breeches, holds a book in his hand, suggesting a man of education and refinement. His wife, elegantly attired in a flowing gown, gazes tenderly at her husband and children. The children, dressed in their best clothes, display a range of expressions from playful to serious. A well-behaved dog, likely a favorite pet, sits obediently at the feet of the mother. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the family to life, transporting us back in time to the comfortable and leisurely pace of 18th-century life. The horizontal composition of the painting, a common choice for family portraits of the period, emphasizes the unity and harmony of the family unit. The painting is housed in a carved pine frame with a gilded finish and ornate acanthus leaf and flower bud decoration. Although not original to the painting, the frame adds an air of grandeur and sophistication, fitting for a family of this standing. The frame, made in England between 1665 and 1725, is a testament to the enduring appeal of this period's decorative arts.
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