Still Life With Plums In A Silver Tazza
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Ladell's Still Life With Plums In A Silver Tazza 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 Ladell’s Still Life with Plums in a Silver Tazza (1864) is a masterful example of Victorian still-life painting, radiating quiet opulence and meticulous detail. The composition centers on a gleaming silver tazza, heaped with ripe, dusky plums and flanked by a sprig of grapes and a peach, all resting on a draped table. Ladell’s hyperrealistic technique—honed under the influence of Dutch Golden Age masters—imbues the scene with tactile richness: the tarnished sheen of the tazza, the velvety bloom on the fruit, and the crumpled linen folds create a palpable sense of luxury. Painted during Britain’s industrial boom, the work reflects Victorian fascination with material splendor and natural abundance, while its restrained palette and precision align with the era’s academic traditions. Though less known than contemporaries like William Henry Hunt, Ladell’s still lifes are prized for their technical brilliance and serene elegance, bridging 17th-century Dutch realism and 19th-century British aestheticism.
For a refined interior, this painting would elevate a dining room or study, its silvery hues and organic forms harmonizing with classic or transitional decor. Pair it with dark walnut furniture or gilded frames to accentuate the tazza’s metallic tones, or let it anchor a muted color scheme of slate blues and creams for understated sophistication. A medium-large size (original dimensions circa 50 x 40 cm) ensures visibility without overwhelming—ideal above a sideboard or in a reading nook. The work’s tranquil yet lavish mood suits spaces meant for contemplation, like a home office or library, where its details invite closer inspection. For balance, avoid cluttered surroundings; instead, echo its palette with mercury-glass vases or plum-colored textiles to weave Ladell’s artistry into your daily aesthetic.
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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.
