Old World Portraits
Brother and Sister
Unknown Artist
An endearing mid-19th-century folk-style portrait of siblings posed in a lush landscape.
Comfort Starr Mygatt and Lucy Mygatt
John Brewster, Jr.
1799 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant late 18th-century American folk portrait depicting a father and daughter in formal attire.
$240
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with crisp neutral depth — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1799 by John Brewster Jr., this oil portrait captures Comfort Starr Mygatt and his daughter Lucy. A hallmark of American folk art, the piece features the artist’s characteristic clean lines, muted palette, and detailed rendering of period costume and patterned interiors. Brewster's work is celebrated for its direct, honest approach to character, making this a classic addition to a traditional gallery collection.
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