The Cloakroom, Clifton Assembly Rooms
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Rolinda Sharples's The Cloakroom, Clifton Assembly Rooms 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 Cloakroom, Clifton Assembly Rooms (ca. 1817–1818) by Rolinda Sharples is a charming yet astute genre painting that captures a lively moment of 19th-century social life. Set in the cloaking area of Bristol’s fashionable Clifton Assembly Rooms, the work brims with character—elegant ladies adjusting their attire, servants bustling about, and a delightful interplay of textures from fabrics to woodgrain. Sharples, a rare female artist of the British Romantic period, employs meticulous detail and soft yet vibrant colors reminiscent of Gainsborough’s portraiture, though her focus on everyday interactions aligns her with Dutch genre scenes. The painting is historically significant for its candid depiction of Regency-era leisure culture, offering insight into gendered spaces and class dynamics. Sharples’ ability to infuse ordinary settings with narrative warmth secures her place as an underappreciated talent bridging neoclassical precision and emerging Victorian realism.
For interior styling, The Cloakroom would elevate a traditional study or a luxe dressing room, its warm browns and cream tones harmonizing with rich woods like mahogany or walnut. A gilt or tortoiseshell frame would accentuate its Regency elegance, while its intimate scale (approx. 14 x 18 inches) suits a focal nook above a console table or between bookshelves. Pair it with deep jewel tones—emerald or sapphire upholstery—to echo the painting’s subtle drapery hues. In a modern office, use it to soften minimalist spaces, its bustling composition balancing clean lines. Position it where natural light enhances its delicate brushwork, ensuring Sharples’ storytelling charm remains the centerpiece.
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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.
