Afternoon Repose
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Arthur Wasse's Afternoon Repose 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
Arthur Wasse's Afternoon Repose (1897) is a luminous example of late Victorian genre painting, embodying the era's fascination with quiet domesticity and natural light. The oil painting depicts a young woman in a sun-dappled interior, languidly reclining with a book—a motif echoing Vermeer's intimate scenes while incorporating the Impressionist brushwork that Wasse adopted after studying in Paris. The composition balances meticulous textile details (the woman's diaphanous dress, the embroidered chair) with loose, atmospheric treatment of sunlight filtering through lace curtains. As a Royal Academy exhibitor and contemporary of Tissot, Wasse occupied a transitional position between academic precision and modernist experimentation, making this work particularly valuable for understanding British art's evolution toward Edwardian aesthetics. The delicate chromatic harmony of ivory, powder blue, and rose gold exemplifies Aesthetic Movement influences that prioritized sensory pleasure over narrative.
For contemporary spaces, Afternoon Repose would elevate a reading nook or sophisticated office with its calming palette and contemplative mood. In a minimalist setting, select a matte gold frame (no wider than 3") to complement the warm highlights, hung at seated eye-level (approximately 48" from floor) near a window to echo the painting's light play. Pair with curved-profile furniture—perhaps a camelback sofa in duck-egg blue velvet—and incorporate textural nods like linen drapes or a pebble-glass table lamp. In larger spaces, consider a diptych display with Wasse's similarly scaled The Love Letter (1905), spaced 6-8" apart. The artwork's 24×36" dimensions suit above-fireplace or hallway console placements, where its intimate scale invites closer viewing. For color cohesion, pull the blush tones from the sitter's cheeks into accent pillows or a Murano glass vase, while the dominant cream background justifies warm white wall paint (try Farrow & Ball's "Pointing").
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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.
