The Calmady Children (Emily and Laura Anne) by Thomas Lawrence. A warm-toned Regency portrait of two young sisters with curly hair, one looking at the viewer while the other is in profile, set within a dark oval vignette.

The Calmady Children (Emily and Laura Anne)

Thomas Lawrence

1823 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A celebrated Regency-era portrait of two young sisters, renowned for its lively spirit and virtuoso brushwork.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
Placement
Reads naturally in balanced wall arrangements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1823 by the preeminent portraitist Thomas Lawrence, this charming work captures Emily and Laura Anne Calmady. The painting is a hallmark of the Romantic era, noted for its luminous color palette and the artist's ability to convey the vibrant, spontaneous energy of childhood through sophisticated composition and texture.