Three Times A Day
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Erskine Nicol's Three Times A Day 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
Erskine Nicol's Three Times A Day is a captivating genre painting that humorously yet poignantly captures the social tensions of 19th-century Scotland. Set in a dimly lit tavern, the work portrays a stern, well-dressed minister interrupting three working-class men mid-drink—a scene dripping with moral scrutiny and class contrast. Nicol masterfully employs rich, earthy tones and sharp contrasts of light to heighten the dramatic tension, his brushwork recalling the Dutch Golden Age while maintaining a distinctly Victorian narrative flair. As a leading figure in the Scottish realist movement, Nicol’s works like this one critique urbanization’s impact on tradition, earning him a place alongside contemporaries like David Wilkie. The painting’s unflinching realism and satirical edge make it a significant artifact of social history, reflecting the era’s anxieties about temperance and societal divides.
For modern interiors, Three Times A Day would anchor a study or library with its storytelling depth and warm palette. Its ideal setting would be against dark wood paneling or olive-green walls to amplify its moody ambiance, while a sleek brass frame could bridge its classical roots with contemporary decor. At approximately 24x30 inches (common for Nicol’s tavern scenes), it demands eye-level placement above a leather armchair or walnut desk to encourage engagement. Complement the composition with industrial-style sconces casting angled light to mimic the painting’s chiaroscuro, and balance its narrative weight with minimalist furniture to avoid visual clutter. The earthy reds and browns in the artwork pair elegantly with muted textiles like linen or tweed, making it equally suited for a corporate office seeking sophistication with historical resonance.
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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.
