Tea
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Icart's 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
Louis Icart's Tea epitomizes the Belle Époque glamour with its signature Art Deco elegance. This early 20th-century masterpiece captures a sophisticated woman enjoying afternoon tea, rendered in Icart's distinctive style that blends precision etching with soft, sensual brushstrokes. The composition balances decadent patterns—from the intricate lace tablecloth to the Japonisme-inspired robe—against muted ivory tones punctuated by strategic pops of peach and gold. As one of Icart's most reproduced works, Tea represents his commercial peak during the Roaring Twenties when his lithographs became status symbols among collectors. Art historically, it bridges French academic tradition and modernist graphic design, showcasing his mastery of clair-obscur lighting techniques reminiscent of Boucher while anticipating the streamlined aesthetic of later Deco designers like Erté.
For interiors, select gilded frames matching the artwork's warm metallic accents to enhance its vintage charm—ideal for dressing rooms, upscale lounges or boutique hotel lobbies. Hang at eye level (approximately 57" from floor) in spaces with creamy wall treatments like Venetian plaster or matte taupe washes to amplify its luminosity. Pair with furniture featuring rosewood finishes and geometric upholstery echoing the 1920s motifs, avoiding competing patterns within a 3-meter radius. In daylight, position opposite north-facing windows to preserve delicate pigments; for evening ambiance, install directional LED spotlights (2700K) angled at 30 degrees to recreate the painting's original gallery glow. A medium-large format (24"x36" reproduction recommended) makes optimal impact above low-profile sideboards or as a focal point flanked by symmetrical sconces with frosted globe shades.
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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.
