Afternoon Tea
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Eva Gonzales's Afternoon Tea 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
Eva Gonzalès’ Afternoon Tea (1875) captures an intimate moment of middle-class leisure with remarkable sensitivity. Bathed in soft natural light, a woman in an elegant blue dress delicately pours tea amidst plush textiles and polished silver, her contemplative gaze adding quiet depth. As one of only 20 known paintings by Manet’s sole formal pupil, this Impressionist-Courbet hybrid holds art historical significance—its visible brushwork nods to realism while the luminous palette anticipates plein air experiments. The composition’s cropped perspective and domestic focus reflect Gonzalès’ unique voice within the male-dominated Impressionist circle, offering a feminine counterpoint to Degas’ café scenes. Now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, this 65 × 82 cm canvas distils 19th-century bourgeois culture through masterful play of texture, from the lace tablecloth’s crispness to the silk’s liquid sheen.
For interiors, select spaces where its muted blues and creams can resonate—consider hanging above a velvet-upholstered settee in a reading nook or as a sophisticated focal point in a minimalist dining area. The painting’s 31×25 inch proportions suit medium-sized walls, ideally flanked by gilded Rococo mirrors to amplify its luminous qualities. Pair with matte ceramic vases echoing the tableau’s celadon tones, or introduce brass accent tables that mirror the metallic glints in the teaware. In offices, position it near neutral-toned shelving units to let its narrative charm shine; the domestic subject matter softens corporate environments without sacrificing refinement. Optimal viewing requires north-facing lighting to preserve the delicate interplay of shadows, much like the original’s diffused daylight.
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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.
