Rain
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bertha Boynton Lum's Rain 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 woodcut print Rain by Bertha Boynton Lum (created circa 1910s–1920s) captivates with its delicate interplay of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Bathed in muted blues and soft grays, the scene depicts a misty downpour enveloping traditional Asian architecture—likely inspired by Lum’s travels in Japan and China. Her signature style blends Art Nouveau’s flowing lines with ukiyo-e’s flattened perspective, creating a dreamlike tranquility. As rain streaks diagonally across the composition, the intricate patterns of tiled roofs and lanterns emerge like ghosts from the moist air, evoking both melancholy and serenity. A pioneering female printmaker in early 20th-century America, Lum introduced Western audiences to Asian woodblock techniques while infusing them with modernist subtlety, securing her legacy in the Japonism movement’s revival of printmaking as fine art.
For interiors, Rain offers versatile sophistication. Its 9x12 inch (approximate) dimensions make it ideal for intimate spaces—consider a minimalist floating frame in blonde wood to complement its ethereal quality, or a black lacquer frame for bold contrast in a study. The cool palette harmonizes with Scandinavian or Japandi decor; pair it with hemp-textured wall panels and sculptural ceramic vases to enhance its organic elegance. In offices, position it near seating areas to counterbalance high-energy environments with its meditative rhythm. For maximalist schemes, let it anchor a gallery wall alongside monochrome botanical sketches or indigo-dyed fabrics, allowing its subtle movement to temper bolder pieces. The artwork’s vertical rain lines subtly guide the eye upward—hang it at eye level in low-ceilinged rooms to create illusory height.
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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.
