Quilting Party
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Melville Ward's Quilting Party 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
Edgar Melville Ward’s Quilting Party (1888) is a charmingly intimate portrayal of 19th-century domestic life, capturing a group of women gathered around a quilting frame in a warmly lit room. The painting radiates coziness and camaraderie, with rich textures—from the folded fabrics to the wooden furniture—rendered meticulously in Ward’s signature academic-realist style. Set against the backdrop of the American Aesthetic Movement, which celebrated beauty in everyday moments, the work exemplifies Ward’s fascination with quiet, narrative interiors. Though lesser-known than his contemporaries like Winslow Homer, Ward’s focus on feminized spaces and skilled craftsmanship offers valuable insight into post-Civil War genre painting. The soft interplay of lamplight and natural illumination, coupled with the careful composition, makes this piece both historically significant and visually delightful.
For home or office decor, Quilting Party would enrich spaces that embrace warmth and nostalgia. Ideal for a reading nook, country-style dining area, or boutique office, its earthy palette—ochres, deep browns, and muted blues—harmonizes effortlessly with vintage furnishings, weathered woods, or linen textiles. Consider framing it in an ornate gold or distressed black frame to echo its period charm. A medium-large size (around 24”x36”) ensures visibility without overwhelming, especially when paired with softer wall colors like sage green or warm taupe. For contrast, modern spaces could balance its traditionalism with clean-lined furniture and metallic accents. Its convivial energy also makes it perfect for hospitality settings, subtly evoking the comfort of shared labor and connection.
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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.
