A Brief History of the Portrait: We specialize in reproducing rare portraits that you will not find in museums or exhibits. These rare portraits are from private collections. This particular portrait is of Lillian Russell by the famous artist Maurice Ingres. Ms. Russell commissioned the artist to paint her for a gift she would present to a "dear" friend. This Masterpiece Reproduction cannot be purchased anywhere else. We are the sole suppliers of this high quality art reproduction of the 27th Birthday Portrait of Lillian Russell.
LILLIAN RUSSELL PORTRAIT (1887) (Masterpiece Reproduction)
READY TO FRAME OR DISPLAY AS IS
We contract with the owners of the original portraits and are authorized to reproduce a limited number of these paintings so as to not reduce their value.
We offer reproductions of the actual oil portrait commissioned by Lillian Russell in 1887. The original painting was completed for her birthday on December 4, 1887. Our reproductions painstakingly reproduce the exact features and colors of the original.
You will own a portrait that is a"one-of-a-kind" and not available anywhere in the world. Grace Your Walls with this Beautiful Canvas.
This portrait is a timeless treasure and will last. We only use the highest quality fabric, heavyweight artist canvas in our work.
Every room needs a focal point. Why not an eye-catching period piece THAT IS A COLLECTOR ITEM. A piece that is not in the mass market. The portrait is a powerful image of Lovely Lillian Russell the Queen of Comedy and Operetta in the late 1800's. The portrait is not only decorative but adds powerful colors to your room. Our paintings are used as unusual gifts for someone who has everything. This is a MAGNIFICENT LIVING ROOM PORTRAIT and you can mount the portrait in any frame to match your display area.
ABOUT LILLIAN RUSSELL: Born Helen Louise Leonard, December 4, 1860,in Clinton, Iowa, "Nellie" (as her family called her) was destined to become"An American Beauty." Undoubtedly the most photographed woman of her time, a blonde bombshell imitated even by Marilyn Monroe, and as buxom as Dolly Parton, Lillian Russell was the queen of the American stage.
Her introduction to the theater was in 1878 as a chorus girl in Pinafore. Two years later,Tony Pastor, the "father of Vaudeville," introduced her as Lillian Russell, the "English ballad singer," and extolled her as "a vision of loveliness and a voice of gold." She soon went on to become the first lady of light comic opera. She was known as a diva, and referred to as "the peerless prima-donna."
ABOUT THE ARTIST MAURICE INGRES: Born in 1855, Mr. Ingres lived in New York City. He met and impressed Lillian Russell and in 1887 and she commissioned him to create her portrait. It is the first portrait she ever posed for. His career blossomed based upon strong recommendations from Ms. Russell and he would later paint world-recognized murals, and portraits. In his later years, Ingres would again work with Ms. Russell during World War I and create his greatest achievement a poster called "Let's End It - Quick" in 1917.
Gallery Wrapped For Immediate Framing OR DISPLAY AS IS: When you order a Portrait the canvas is shipped on stretcher bars ready to set into your frame. You will note the canvas has been stretched over and tacked to the stretcher bars making the canvas ready for framing or even hang it as you receive it with its gallery wrapping.
Remember that our canvas' are authentic reproductions and are identical to the original masterpiece. This high quality reproduction is NOT produced from a paper print and painted over like most competitors sell.
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Terms and Conditions of Sale:
Seller's return policy:
Item must be returned within: 7 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return Policy Details: Return Policy
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied we will gladly accept a return for exchange or for refund, provided the item is returned within twenty (20) days from date of shipment.
Shipping Cost Services Available
US$ $19.95 United States
US$ $39.95 Canada
Packing and Shipping. All items are carefully wrapped in protective foam and packaged to prevent damage during transit then shipped via FEDEX Ground. We Ship in 8 - 10 Business Days from Receipt of your Payment.
