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Inspiring Art to Help You Achieve a Period Look

There is no easier way to set the stage in your home than through wall art! We provide you with many options to fit every individual's taste. Early American pieces look wonderful in Primitive, Colonial and any kind of Early American Home. However, they also look great in a modern home, blown up large for the wall. All of our paintings are printed on canvas and wrapped around a pine frame. The sides are all finished in black so that you can hang them directly on the wall. Please pay attention to the canvas depths' as you order. If you plan on framing them, please choose a .75 inch depth for easiest framing.

Framing Available Upon Request!

Choices

It's easy to get overwhelmed when you are looking for just the right portrait for your walls. Some people look for that special portrait that will be displayed for many years, others, such as myself, love to change things seasonally. It's your home and your rules. I have another category in my shop marked "SEASONAL CANVAS" which brings you all original Anne Clay designs to change out for the seasons. This is the page where you will start on your journey through Early American Portraits organized by category.

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early american artists

Anne Clay Originals

These are original prints designed by Anne Clay alone. These are perfect when you want something unique and fresh yet still maintains a country or Early American look.

Pilgrims, Dutch and English Artists

If you want that "pilgrim period" or the "before they came over on the boat" look, this is a good place to start.

Early American Folk Art

Before there were cameras, there were itinerant portrait painters that tried to capture the likeness of their subjects to be preserved for generations. Some artists were accomplished and others were very primitive. These are the more primitive styles.

Early American Fine Portrait Artists

Here's a tribute to the more accomplished portrait artists that were skilled in capturing the likeness of their subjects. They often were commissioned to paint famous people such as presidents and the wealthy.

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Country Living SEASONAL

These are original pieces designed by Anne Clay for any country home. Fun, seasonal and easy to change! Check out the FLAGS, shower curtains and other items with these pictures on them!

Old Tavern Signs

Tavern signs were the way to mark a home tavern in early America. Taverns served as meeting places, places for food and drink, boarding for you and your horse and mail centers. Most of the plans for liberty in America were first discussed in a tavern. Gallery Wrapped Canvas on 1 1/4 inch frame with a matt finish for that chunky sign feel. All signs are copies of original tavern signs in CT.

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