Mother, Mercie, and Mary
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edmund Charles Tarbell's Mother, Mercie, and Mary 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
Edmund Charles Tarbell’s Mother, Mercie, and Mary (1920) is a luminous example of American Impressionism, capturing an intimate moment of domestic tranquility bathed in natural light. The painting portrays Tarbell’s wife, Josephine, and their daughters seated peacefully indoors, enveloped in soft, diffused hues. Tarbell’s masterful brushwork—loose yet precise—creates a harmonious balance between realism and impressionistic light effects, a hallmark of the Boston School he helped lead. Set against quiet interiors reminiscent of Vermeer, the painting embodies the late-19th-century aesthetic of intimisme, focusing on tender, everyday scenes. Historically significant, it reflects the genteel refinement of the Gilded Age while foreshowing modernism’s eventual shift toward abstraction. Today, it remains celebrated for its poetic serenity and technical brilliance, housed prominently in museums like the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
For decorating spaces, Mother, Mercie, and Mary thrives in light-filled rooms with classic or transitional furnishings. Its warm ivory, rose, and muted green palette pairs elegantly with soft textiles—linen drapes, vintage rugs—and wood tones like walnut or oak. Given its medium size (approx. 30 x 25 inches), it commands attention as a focal point above a fireplace, console table, or in a study with充足bookshelves. For offices, frame it in a thin gilt or whitewashed wood to complement modern minimalist desks or traditional libraries. Avoid overly bold colors nearby; let its delicate light dictate the room’s mood. Grouping it with smaller botanical sketches or gilded mirrors enhances its timeless appeal.
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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.
