{"product_id":"hannah-thurber-fairfield-portrait-of-lucy-adams-tracy-ellen-nichols-tracy-1839","title":"Hannah Thurber Fairfield Portrait of Lucy Adams Tracy Ellen Nichols Tracy 1839","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eThis important early American folk portrait titled \u003cem data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"441\"\u003ePortrait of Lucy Adams Tracy and Ellen Nichols Tracy\u003c\/em\u003e, painted circa 1839 by Hannah Thurber Fairfield, represents a documented example of 19th century New England portraiture. At Craze Furniture, we focus on works with verifiable historical context, and this painting stands apart due to its named sitters and attribution to a recognized American folk artist. Fairfield’s portraits are increasingly sought after within the Americana and early American art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eThis oil on canvas portrait depicts sisters Lucy Adams Tracy and Ellen Nichols Tracy, painted circa 1839 by American folk artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eHannah Thurber Fairfield (1808 to 1894)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eThe composition features the two young girls seated outdoors beneath a tree, dressed in white off the shoulder dresses with puffed sleeves and delicate trim characteristic of late 1830s American fashion. One sister gestures outward while the other steadies a woven basket filled with flowers. The stylized rendering of the figures, luminous skin tones, softly modeled features, and large expressive eyes align with Fairfield’s known portrait characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eHannah Thurber Fairfield was active in New England and is recognized for her refined yet distinctly folk interpretation of child portraiture. Her works often feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eClear frontal compositions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eDelicate blush tonality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eEmphasis on sibling relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eSoft atmospheric backgrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eCarefully detailed dress treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eThe painting exhibits period appropriate craquelure and surface aging consistent with an 1830s oil on canvas work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eIt is housed in a later walnut tone wood frame with stepped molding profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003ePainting:\u003cbr data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eStable canvas with visible age appropriate craquelure throughout. Mild surface darkening consistent with 19th century varnish aging. No obvious punctures or major structural damage observed from front inspection. Canvas not removed from frame for stretcher inspection. Overall presents well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eFrame:\u003cbr data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eLater frame in good structural condition. Minor scuffs and edge wear consistent with handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eBacking intact with hanging wire present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eOverall framed size: 19.5 inches wide x 23.5 inches high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eVisible canvas slightly smaller due to frame lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e✨ FREE Shipping Included! 📦\u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eAll items are carefully packed for safe arrival. 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