Tea Time
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Killingworth Johnson's Tea Time 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
Edward Killingworth Johnson's Tea Time (1873) embodies the Victorian era’s fascination with intimate domesticity and Japonisme. The watercolor painting depicts a serene, sunlit interior where a young woman delicately pours tea, surrounded by richly patterned textiles and blue-and-white porcelain—a nod to the Anglo-Japanese style popularized after the 1851 Great Exhibition. Johnson’s meticulous realism and soft luminosity evoke a sense of tranquil elegance, while the composition’s balance of Western subject matter and Eastern decorative motifs reflects the Aesthetic Movement’s emphasis on "art for art’s sake." Though less renowned than Pre-Raphaelite peers, Johnson’s work is a significant record of 19th-century bourgeois interiors and cross-cultural influences, bridging academic precision with the emerging decorative arts revival.
For decor inspiration, Tea Time’s refined palette of creamy whites, cobalt blues, and warm wood tones makes it ideal for a traditional lounge or a cozy office nook. Hang it in a space with Georgian-style furniture or minimalist Scandinavian pieces to let the artwork’s intricate details shine. Choose a gilded frame to echo its Victorian roots, or opt for a slim black frame for contemporary contrast. At approximately 13 x 9 inches (typical for Johnson’s watercolors), it suits intimate walls like above a sideboard or beside a bookshelf. Pair with muted sage-green walls or indigo accents to harmonize with its porcelain motifs, and accentuate the scene’s warmth with brass table lamps or a low floral arrangement—creating a vignette that mirrors its quiet sophistication.
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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.
