Tan Shi Sou (white Snake Temple)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bertha Boynton Lum's Tan Shi Sou (white Snake Temple) 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
Tan Shi Sou (White Snake Temple), a captivating woodblock print by the renowned American artist Bertha Boynton Lum (1869–1954), transports viewers to a mystical realm of Eastern mythology. Created during Lum's travels in China and Japan, the work reflects her mastery of ukiyo-e-inspired printmaking blended with Western Art Nouveau sensibilities. The composition depicts a serpentine procession of worshippers approaching a lantern-lit temple, their flowing robes echoing the sinuous forms of the mythical white snake. Lum's signature style emerges in the delicate interplay of organic lines and flat color planes, with muted indigos and earthy ochres contrasting against the temple's golden glow. As one of the few Western women to achieve acclaim in early 20th-century Asian-inspired printmaking, Lum's works like this represent a fascinating cultural crossroad—preserving traditional East Asian themes while innovating through her distinctly Western perspective. The piece holds historical significance as part of the Japonism movement that swept Western art circles after the 1850s.
For contemporary spaces, this print offers versatile decorative potential. Its vertical format (typical of diptych/triptych woodblock prints) works beautifully in narrow entryways or alongside doorways, where the procession motif creates a sense of graceful movement. The subdued color palette harmonizes particularly well with mid-century modern furniture or minimalist Japanese-inspired interiors—try pairing with woven rattan elements and dark walnut finishes. In office settings, consider framing with a slender black lacquer border and positioning near seating areas to invite contemplation. For optimal impact, choose a location with soft, indirect lighting to mimic the lantern glow in the artwork. The spiritual theme makes it especially fitting for meditation spaces or wellness environments, where its mythological narrative can serve as a calming focal point. Scale reproductions carefully—original prints measure around 40x20cm, so maintain similar proportions to preserve the intricate details.
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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.
