The Green Parasol
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edmund Thomas Quinn's The Green Parasol 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 Thomas Quinn’s The Green Parasol (1909) captures a fleeting moment of serene elegance—a solitary woman clad in a flowing Edwardian gown, sheltered beneath a delicate parasol amidst dappled sunlight. Quinn’s impressionistic brushwork infuses the scene with soft luminosity, blurring boundaries between figure and nature while evoking quiet introspection. Emerging amidst America’s Gilded Age fascination with European plein-air painting, the work bridges Beaux-Arts refinement and nascent modernist spontaneity. Though less renowned than contemporaries like Sargent or Cassatt, Quinn’s intimate portrayal of feminine leisure holds significance as a bridge between academic precision and atmospheric experimentation. The parasol—both fashionable accessory and metaphorical veil—subtly critiques societal constraints on women’s public presence. Now housed in institutional collections, this canvas exemplifies early 20th-century transatlantic artistic dialogues.
For interior placement, The Green Parasol thrives in spaces balancing sophistication and tranquility. A muted sage or silver-gray wall intensifies its verdant tones while maintaining harmony—avoid stark white backdrops that may overwhelm its subtleties. Position it as a focal point in a reading nook or bedroom dressing area, where its dreamy quality enhances relaxation; alternatively, a corporate lobby or executive office benefits from its dignified nostalgia. Opt for modest gilt or walnut frames to honor its period aesthetic without competing with the composition. Scale matters—a medium-sized reproduction (approx. 24x36 inches) ensures visibility without dominating smaller rooms. Pair with curvilinear Art Nouveau furnishings or understated linen upholstery to extend its graceful energy, while brass table lamps with green glass shades create cohesive ambient lighting. The painting’s versatile palette also complements blush pinks or slate blues for layered, historically informed 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.
