The Time of Roses
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Wilkins Waite's The Time of Roses 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
"The Time of Roses" by Edward Wilkins Waite (1854–1924) is a captivating Victorian-era oil painting that embodies the sentimental charm of late 19th-century British floral still lifes. Created during the height of the Aesthetic Movement, the work showcases Waite’s delicate brushwork and mastery in rendering translucent petals against lush greenery, evoking a sense of ephemeral beauty and quiet nostalgia. The composition – likely painted in the 1880–90s when floral subjects gained popularity as decorative art – features blush-toned roses tumbling from a classical urn, their velvety textures contrasting with the cool stone surface. While Waite remained less celebrated than Pre-Raphaelite contemporaries, this piece exemplifies the transitional period where botanical accuracy met decorative appeal, bridging scientific illustration and domestic ornamentation. Today, such works are reevaluated as important documents of Victorian interior aesthetics and horticultural passion.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s 24×20 inch (approximate) scale makes it ideal above mantels or in dining areas where its soft pinks and greens can harmonize with both traditional and modern interiors. Frame it in a distressed gold-leaf frame to enhance its classical roots, or opt for a slim black lacquer frame for transitional spaces. The floral theme pairs beautifully with wainscoting or textured wallpapers in sage or blush tones, while the urn motif subtly connects to neoclassical or grandmillennial decor schemes. In offices, position it where natural light can mirror the painting’s luminosity – perhaps beside large windows or opposite mirrored surfaces to amplify its reflective qualities. The painting’s restrained color palette allows it to anchor brighter spaces or soften minimalist rooms when hung as part of a salon-style grouping with botanical prints or muted landscape etchings.
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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.
