Mercie Cutting Flowers
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edmund Charles Tarbell's Mercie Cutting Flowers 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
In Edmund Charles Tarbell’s Mercie Cutting Flowers (1912), the soft glow of natural light spills through gossamer curtains, illuminating an intimate interior scene suffused with quiet elegance. This masterpiece exemplifies American Impressionism—a movement Tarbell pioneered as part of the "Boston School"—blending loose brushwork with meticulous attention to domestic serenity. The painting captures Mercie, the artist’s daughter, engrossed in arranging blossoms, her white dress harmonizing with delicate china and floral hues. Framed within a sunlit corner, the work reflects Tarbell’s fascination with Japonisme and Vermeer-inspired compositions, where everyday moments transcend into poetic stillness. Historically significant, it embodies early 20th-century transitions from formal portraiture to modern, light-filled narratives, cementing Tarbell’s legacy as a bridge between academic tradition and Impressionist innovation.
For spaces seeking refined tranquility, Mercie Cutting Flowers thrives in sunlit reading nooks or minimalist offices, where its muted palette of ivory, blush, and sage complements neutral or Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Opt for a gilded or distressed wood frame to echo its vintage charm, and hang it at eye level (standard 57" center) above a console table or beside a leafy potted plant to mirror its botanical theme. Pair with linen upholstery or matte ceramics to amplify its tactile warmth, ensuring artificial lighting (warm-toned LEDs or directional spotlights) replicates the painting’s luminous glow. A medium-large canvas (24x30" or similar) balances detail visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms, while its domestic subject matter makes it ideal for dining areas or lounges favoring soft sophistication over bold statements.
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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.
