The Meal in the House of the Pharisee
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of James Jacques Joseph Tissot's The Meal in the House of the Pharisee 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 Meal in the House of the Pharisee by James Jacques Joseph Tissot is a captivating 19th-century work that masterfully blends biblical narrative with Victorian-era aesthetic sensibilities. Painted in 1886-1894 during Tissot's renowned Biblical series, this watercolor and gouache masterpiece depicts the dramatic moment from Luke 7:36-50 where a repentant woman anoints Christ's feet. Tissot's distinctive style—marked by meticulous attention to textile details, theatrical staging, and archaeological accuracy in costumes—creates an atmosphere of intense spiritual tension amidst sumptuous surroundings. The composition's rich Orientalist elements reflect the artist's extensive travels to the Holy Land, while its psychological depth and narrative clarity position it as a significant transitional work between academic painting and emerging Symbolist movements. Art historically, it represents Tissot's remarkable second career phase as one of the most successful biblical illustrators after achieving fame as a society painter.
For interior decoration, this work's vertical format (approximately 11×8 inches in his original watercolors) makes it ideal for creating a focal point in formal spaces. Frame it in ornate gold leaf to complement its Renaissance-inspired composition and harmonize with traditional or neoclassical interiors. The painting's warm earth tones—ochres, deep reds, and muted blues—pair beautifully with rich wood furnishings or Venetian plaster walls. A scaled-up giclée reproduction would suit a dining room, where its thematic resonance enhances convivial gatherings, while the original dimensions would be perfect for a scholar's study or executive office. For contemporary settings, contrast its detailed realism with sleek modern furniture to create sophisticated tension, ensuring adequate spotlighting to highlight the narrative details. The artwork's spiritual gravitas makes it particularly appropriate for spaces meant for reflection or meaningful conversation.
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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.
