Water-Lilies, Red and Green Pads
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John La Farge's Water-Lilies, Red and Green Pads 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
Immerse yourself in the dreamy tranquility of John La Farge’s Water-Lilies, Red and Green Pads (c.1880–1900), a masterful watercolor that captures the luminous beauty of aquatic flora with remarkable delicacy. Painted during La Farge’s later career, this work exemplifies his pioneering contributions to American Aestheticism and his fascination with light, nature, and Japonisme influences. Unlike his grand stained-glass commissions, this intimate study reveals his mastery of watercolor’s transparency, layering washes of emerald and crimson to evoke the dappled reflections of a pond’s surface. Historically significant, La Farge predated Monet’s famous Nymphéas series, positioning him as a visionary in exploring water-lily motifs. The painting’s ethereal quality—hovering between realism and abstraction—makes it a poetic bridge between 19th-century Romanticism and emerging modernist sensibilities.
For interior spaces, Water-Lilies, Red and Green Pads lends organic serenity to minimalist or biophilic designs. Ideal for a sunlit study or meditation room, its muted greens and rosy accents pair elegantly with neutral linen upholstery, light oak furniture, or matte black accents. Frame it in a slender gilt or weathered-wood frame to enhance its Japonisme charm, and hang it at eye level where natural light can amplify its watery glow. In offices, it fosters calm amid productivity—balance its soft tones with structured shelving or a monochrome desk. A smaller reproduction (around 24” wide) suits intimate nooks, while a larger format commands attention above a console or sofa. Introduce ceramic vases in celadon or terracotta to echo its earthy palette, completing a harmonious, nature-inspired vignette.
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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.
