Time For Tea
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever's Time For 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
Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever's Time For Tea (1894) exemplifies the intimate charm of Dutch interior genre painting during the late 19th century. Bathed in warm, diffused light, the scene depicts a tranquil domestic moment—a woman preparing tea in a sunlit kitchen, her figure framed by rustic wooden furnishings and delicate ceramics. Kever's brushwork fluidly blends realism with Impressionist sensibilities, capturing the play of light on copper kettles and textured fabrics while retaining meticulous detail in the still-life elements. As a representative of the Hague School's later phase, this work bridges traditional Dutch genre scenes and modernist light studies, offering a poetic testament to huiselijkheid (domestic coziness)—a cultural touchstone in Netherlandish art. The painting's quiet dignity and technical mastery earned Kever recognition as a key transitional figure between 19th-century realism and emerging Impressionist movements in Northern Europe.
For contemporary spaces, Time For Tea would elevate kitchens, dining areas, or studies with its harmonious warmth. Consider displaying it in transitional-style interiors where rustic beams meet refined furnishings—the painting's terracotta accents pair beautifully with Farrow & Ball's Calke Green or Benjamin Moore's Buttercup walls. A gilded Baroque-style frame would echo the work's golden undertones, while museum-quality LED lighting (2700K temperature) enhances its luminous quality. At its original mid-size dimensions (approx. 60×50cm), it commands attention without overwhelming; position it as a focal point above a sideboard or floating shelf displaying antique tea sets. In offices, the composition's serene productivity makes it ideal for hospitality or creative consultancy spaces, particularly when balanced with clean-lined, mid-century modern furniture to offset its traditional charm.
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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.
