Tea In The Garden
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alice Barber Stephens's Tea In The Garden into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The warm, golden-hour glow enveloping Alice Barber Stephens' Tea In The Garden (1886) instantly transports viewers to a genteel Victorian afternoon. Two elegantly dressed women engage in quiet conversation amidst lush greenery, their tiered tea set glinting softly on the wicker table – a masterclass in Gilded Age domestic bliss. Executed with Stephens' signature delicate brushwork and keen attention to textile details (notice the intricate lace collars and ribbon-trimmed hats), this oil painting exemplifies American Impressionism's softer cousin: Tonalism. Unlike her Ashcan School contemporaries who focused on urban grit, Stephens elevated "woman's sphere" subjects into fine art, making this work particularly significant in feminist art historical discourse. The dappled shadows and restrained palette of mauve, sage and buttercream demonstrate her academic training at PAFA under Thomas Eakins, while anticipating the intimate domestic scenes later championed by Mary Cassatt.
Measuring approximately 20x24 inches, Tea In The Garden thrives in transitional spaces – consider hanging it along a sunlit breakfast nook's shiplap wall or above a lacquered console table in an entryway. The painting's muted tones harmonize beautifully with Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" walls or Sherwin-Williams' "Alabaster," while its pastoral mood complements chinoiserie vases or Limoges porcelain displays. For offices, float-frame it against dark emerald wainscoting to create an oasis of calm; the vertical teacups composition subtly encourages posture-perfect seating. Scale-wise, avoid overwhelming small rooms – its intimate vignette suits spaces under 150 sq ft best. Modern interpretations might layer the artwork with matte brass sconces and linen roller shades, allowing Stephens' brushstrokes to converse with contemporary textures while maintaining period charm.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
