





The Picnic
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mari ten Kate's The Picnic 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
Mari ten Kate's The Picnic (1868) transports viewers to a sun-dappled Dutch woodland, where bourgeois leisure meets meticulous realism. The oil painting captures an idyllic family gathering – women in crinolines and children playing amid carefully rendered baskets, textiles, and foliage. Ten Kate, a Hague School contemporary, excelled in genre scenes blending Northern Renaissance precision with Impressionist light treatment. The work epitomizes 19th-century Biedermeier ideals of domestic contentment, yet subtly critiques social hierarchies through compositional staging. As a rare female artist documenting female spheres, her works gained recognition posthumously as important social records. The play of cool shadows against warm fabrics demonstrates her mastery of clair-obscur techniques, positioning the piece as a bridge between Dutch Golden Age traditions and emerging modernism.
For contemporary spaces, The Picnic's 78×110cm dimensions suit above sofas or dining areas where its horizontal format enhances room flow. The earthy palette of ochres and forest greens complements mid-century modern or rustic interiors, while the gilded frame (original to the period) pairs elegantly with brass fixtures. In offices, position opposite windows to allow the painted dappled light to interact with real sunlight. For smaller reproductions, cluster with botanical prints or Delftware ceramics to echo its Dutch heritage. The scene’s convivial mood makes it ideal for entertainment areas – balance its detailed composition with minimal furnishings to avoid visual clutter. Opt for linen-textured mats to mirror the painting’s fabric textures, and consider accent cushions in the artwork’s signature cornflower blue for chromatic harmony.
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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.