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The 25 artworks by Robert Edge Pine our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Robert Edge Pine · 1730 – 1788

George Read – Robert Edge Pine

1784 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This 1784 classical realist portrait by Robert Edge Pine captures a dignified elderly man. Shop this exquisite hand-painted reproduction today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Jeffery Amherst, first Baron Amherst, 1784, Robert Edge Pine

1784 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

This formal 18th-century portrait by Robert Edge Pine captures a dignified subject in red. Discover this historical masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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General William Smallwood by Robert Edge Pine

1785 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 73.8 x 61.1cm

This 1785 oil portrait by Robert Edge Pine captures a dignified military leader in classical style. Discover this historical masterpiece today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Portrait of Mrs. Reid in the Character as a Sultana by Robert Edge Pine, 1763

1763 · Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo · original 91.44 x 71.12cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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The young sportsman, Robert Edge Pine

1766 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 227.3 x 163.0cm

This 1766 oil portrait by Robert Edge Pine captures a gentleman in a lush outdoor setting. Shop this classical masterpiece today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Patience Lovell Wright – Robert Edge Pine

1782 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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George Read, Robert Edge Pine

1784

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Portrait of John Wilkes ), Robert Edge Pine

1727

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Robert Edge Pine, Robert Morris (1785)

1785 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Margaret Brown Stone, 1785, Robert Edge Pine

1785 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Thomas Stone by Robert Edge Pine, 1785

1785 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Patience Lovell Wright (1782) by Robert Edge Pine

1782 · original 126 x 100 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Samuel Vaughan, Trader, President Of The American Philosophical Society

A striking 18th-century portrait of Samuel Vaughan by Robert Edge Pine, showcasing the prominent trader and president of the American Philosophical Society. A masterful oil painting capturing dignity and intellect.

Art Movement: 18th-century portraiture

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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John De Warenne by Robert Edge Pine

Sudbury Hall, Ashbourne

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Richard Fydell Junior – Robert Edge Pine

Admire 'Richard Fydell Junior' by Robert Edge Pine – a striking 18th-century British portrait. Explore Rococo/Neoclassical style, dramatic lighting & refined detail. Discover American art history!

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Dorothea Baillie, Sister Of William And John Hunter, Robert Edge Pine

Elegant portrait of Dorothea Baillie by Robert Edge Pine (c. 1788). Neoclassical/Romantic style, dark palette & dramatic lighting. A captivating glimpse into 18th-century society.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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The Backgammon Trio

Admire 'The Backgammon Trio' by c robert edge pine – a captivating 18th-century portrait in oil on canvas. Explore realism, dramatic lighting & wealth symbolism.

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Dorothy Hunter, Mrs James Baillie

Admire Robert Edge Pine’s ‘Dorothy Hunter,’ a captivating 18th-century portrait in muted blues & greens. Explore classical elegance & meticulous oil painting technique – a timeless piece of American art.

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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George Washington by Robert Edge Pine

1785 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 69 x 90 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Benjamin Heath

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Captain William Baillie

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Edward Archer, Robert Edge Pine

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Francis Hopkinson

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Alderman Richard Oliver by Robert Edge Pine

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 24 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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Robert Edge Pine: Portrait of an Artist

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine
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The artist

Robert Edge Pine

1730 – 1788

Quick facts

Born1730, London, United Kingdom
Corpus themesneoclassical ideals, neoclassical influence, documenting founding fathers, british aristocracy
Vibeclassic
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Color intensitymonochromatic
Mediumsoil on canvas
Copyright statusPublic domain
Top 3 worksGeorge Read, Jeffery Amherst, first Baron Amherst, General William Smallwood

Biography

The Visionary Brush of Robert Edge Pine

In the grand tapestry of the eighteenth century, few artists captured the profound transition from colonial tension to national identity as poignantly as Robert Edge Pine. Born in London in 1730, Pine was a man of two worlds, an Anglo-American painter whose life and work bridged the gap between the established elegance of the British Enlightenment and the raw, burgeoning spirit of the American Revolution. His artistic lineage was rooted in the meticulous precision of his father, John Pine, a renowned engraver and cartographer. This early exposure to the disciplined world of printmaking instilled in Robert a foundational reverence for detail and an uncanny ability to translate complex narratives into visual reality, a skill that would later serve him as he documented the faces of history.

Pine’s early career in London was marked by significant prestige, as his talent for portraiture earned him the attention of the era's most influential figures. He moved within the sophisticated circles of the Society of Artists and the Free Society of Artists, painting luminaries such as George II and the celebrated actor David Garrick. His work during this period was characterized by a refined mastery of character, capturing not just the physical likeness of his subjects but the subtle psychological nuances that defined the European elite. Yet, beneath this polished exterior lay an artist deeply attuned to the shifting political tides of the Atlantic world, a sensitivity that would eventually draw him across the ocean to the shores of a new nation.

A Witness to Revolution and Allegory

The final chapter of Pine’s life saw him relocate to Philadelphia, where he became an essential visual chronicler of the American struggle for independence. During these transformative years, his art transcended mere portraiture to embrace the profound weight of history painting. His masterpiece, “America,” painted in 1778, stands as a breathtaking testament to his allegorical prowess. In this work, Pine did not merely paint a landscape or a person; he painted an idea. By depicting America as a suffering figure receiving solace from symbols of liberty, concord, plenty, and peace, he provided a visual language for the very ideals that fueled the revolution, offering hope and moral clarity to a nation in the throes of war.

Beyond his allegorical triumphs, Pine’s commitment to documenting the American cause is perhaps most famously realized in his ambitious, though unfinished, work, “Congress Voting Independence.” This monumental composition sought to immortalize the interior of Independence Hall, populating it with the portraits of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Through this project, Pine attempted to weave together the individual identities of the Founding Fathers into a singular, cohesive narrative of democratic birth. His ability to capture figures like George Washington—specifically in his rare, mature portrait executed at Mt. Vernon—demonstrates his unique capacity to document the human element behind the political icons.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Though his life was cut short in 1788, the legacy of Robert Edge Pine remains an indispensable part of the American artistic canon. He occupied a critical historical interlude, a period between the departure of masters like Copley and the return of Stuart, where his work served as a precious record of a society on the precipice of change. His contributions can be summarized through several enduring impacts:

Documentary Value: He provided some of the most significant visual records of the American Founding Fathers during their most pivotal moments.
Allegorical Depth: Through works like “America,” he elevated political struggle into the realm of high art, using symbolism to bolster national morale.
Technical Bridge: His training in London engraving allowed him to bring a level of meticulous detail and structural integrity to American portraiture that was rare for the time.

Today, the works of Robert Edge Pine are cherished not merely as beautiful objects of art, but as historical windows. They allow us to peer into the very heart of the eighteenth century, witnessing the faces of those who shaped a continent and feeling the pulse of a revolution through the evocative strokes of his brush.

Questions & Answers

Where is Robert Edge Pine from?

Robert Edge Pine was born in United Kingdom.

How is Robert Edge Pine's career divided into periods?

A chronological account of Robert Edge Pine's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

How many artworks by Robert Edge Pine are available to browse?

You can browse 55 artworks by Robert Edge Pine on the All Artworks page.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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