Lady at the Tea Table, 1885
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Cassatt's Lady at the Tea Table, 1885 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
Mary Cassatt’s Lady at the Tea Table (1885) epitomizes the quiet elegance of domestic life and the artist’s mastery of Impressionism. Depicted with warm intimacy, the seated woman—her composed posture and direct gaze—exudes refined confidence as she presides over a tea service. Cassatt’s brushwork is characteristically fluid, capturing the interplay of light on lace, porcelain, and the muted blue-green wallpaper. As an American expatriate in Paris, she was central to the Impressionist circle, and this work reflects her focus on women’s interior worlds—a radical theme for the era. The painting challenges traditional portraiture by blending formal restraint with Impressionist spontaneity, positioning Cassatt as a pivotal figure in modernizing female representation in art. Its restrained palette and intimate framing also reveal her admiration for Japanese prints, then influential in avant-garde circles. Today, the piece is celebrated for bridging bourgeois decorum and artistic innovation.
For interior styling, Lady at the Tea Table’s serene duality makes it ideal for a reading nook or a formal dining area. Its soft blues and creams harmonize with neutral or pastel walls, while the gilt frame (if replicated) would elevate traditional or transitional spaces. Opt for a medium-sized reproduction (24"x30" approximate) to balance detail visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair it with understated decor: a round tea table echoing the composition’s curves, or bone china displayed on a wooden sideboard to mirror the painting’s refined domesticity. In offices, it lends sophistication to reception areas—complement it with tailored upholstery and matte brass accents. Avoid competing patterns; let the artwork anchor the space as Cassatt intended: a quiet assertion of grace and authority.
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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.
