Still Life With Peeled Lemon, Wine Glass And Over-turned Tankard
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Luis Eugenio Melendez's Still Life With Peeled Lemon, Wine Glass And Over-turned Tankard 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
Luis Eugenio Melendez's Still Life With Peeled Lemon, Wine Glass and Over-turned Tankard (c. 1760–1770) is a masterclass in 18th-century Spanish still life painting, blending scientific precision with quiet poetry. Bathed in warm, diffused light, the composition hums with tactile realism—the lemon's coiled peel glistens like satin, the overturned pewter tankard casts a soft shadow, and the glass of white wine seems to tremble with condensation. Melendez, court painter to Spain's Prince of Asturias, elevated humble domestic objects into meditations on transience and materiality, influenced by Dutch Golden Age still lifes yet distinct in his muted palette and intimate scale. This work exemplifies his mature period, where everyday items become characters in a silent drama of texture and reflection, securing his legacy as one of Spain's greatest bodegón (still life) painters.
For interiors, this painting's restrained elegance makes it ideal for a dining area or study where its earthy tones (ochre, pewter, cream) can harmonize with wood furniture or linen textiles. Choose a frame in antique gold or ebony to complement the work's Old Master gravitas, and consider pairing it with modern minimalist decor to create tension between eras. At approximately 16 x 22 inches, it commands attention without overwhelming—perfect above a sideboard or in a reading nook. The overturned tankard’s diagonal creates dynamic energy, making it suited for spaces needing visual movement. For offices, its contemplative quality enhances creative environments; position opposite a window to let natural light echo the painting's luminous realism.
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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.
