Midday Break
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Floris Arntzenius's Midday Break 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
Midday Break by Floris Arntzenius captures the quiet charm of early 20th-century Dutch domestic life with remarkable warmth. Painted around 1910-1920, this oil-on-canvas work showcases Arntzenius's signature Hague School style—blending Impressionist light play with meticulous realism—as it depicts a sunlit interior where a woman rests from her chores. The diagonal shafts of golden light filtering through curtains illuminate dust particles and worn wooden floors, creating an almost tangible atmosphere of drowsy stillness. As a leading figure of the late Hague School, Arntzenius bridged 19th-century Dutch realism and emerging modernism, with this particular piece exemplifying his genius for elevating ordinary moments into poetic visual essays. The painting's historical significance lies in its documentarian precision of middle-class interiors during Holland's economic transition period, preserved today in notable collections like the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork shines brightest when given room to breathe in transitional-style interiors. Hang it vertically above a sideboard in a dining nook where morning light can recreate the painting's luminous effect, ideally framed in slender, warm-toned wood to complement its palette. The 50x60cm dimensions demand viewing proximity—position it near seating areas where viewers can appreciate the brushwork details. Pair with muted sage greens or ochre textiles to echo its dominant earth tones, while avoiding competing patterns that might overwhelm its quiet narrative. In home offices, it creates a calming focal point above minimalist wooden shelving, its domestic tranquility subtly enhancing productivity. For optimal color resonance, introduce ceramic vessels in similar honeyed yellows or place a single stemmed glass casting prismatic shadows reminiscent of Arntzenius's light studies.
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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.
