Market Day, Java
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles William Bartlett's Market Day, Java 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
With vibrant energy and ethnographic precision, Charles William Bartlett’s Market Day, Java (1916) transports viewers to a bustling Indonesian marketplace, where sunlight dapples through tropical foliage onto a scene of commerce and daily life. Painted during Bartlett’s travels across Asia, the work exemplifies his signature blend of Japanese woodblock-inspired compositions and Western watercolor techniques, capturing rhythmic patterns of sarong-clad figures, woven baskets, and shaded stalls. As a key figure in the early 20th-century cross-cultural art movement, Bartlett bridged Japonisme with colonial-era documentation, rendering Javanese culture with rare empathy for Western audiences. The painting’s dynamic diagonal composition and delicate interplay of warm ochres against cool blues reflect his mastery of ukiyo-e spatial harmony, securing its place among seminal works of ethnographic Impressionism.
For interior spaces, Market Day, Java lends warmth and sophistication to rooms with organic textures and global influences. Ideal for a study or lounge, its 16 × 11-inch proportions suit medium-sized walls, best displayed in a muted bamboo or teak frame to echo the painting’s earthy palette. Pair it with wicker furniture, indigo textiles, or celadon ceramics to harmonize with its ochre and azure tones, while directional lighting (like a rattan pendant) can enhance its dappled-light effect. In offices, position it near seating areas to spark conversation about cross-cultural art—avoiding high-traffic zones where details might be lost. A matte anti-glare glass will preserve its delicate hues while complementing modern-minimalist or tropical-rustic schemes.
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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.
