The Dining Room after Lunch
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maxime Maufra's The Dining Room after Lunch 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
Maxime Maufra's The Dining Room after Lunch transports viewers into an intimate postprandial moment suffused with quiet elegance. Painted circa 1890–1900 during Maufra’s mature period, the work exemplifies his transition between Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, capturing diffused natural light filtering through lace curtains onto a meticulously set table. The composition balances stillness and subtle narrative—a crumpled napkin, displaced chair, and half-filled glasses suggest recent human presence, while the warm ochres and soft blues create a contemplative harmony. As a Pont-Aven School associate influenced by Gauguin’s synthetism, Maufra’s domestic scenes like this occupy a unique niche in art history, bridging intimate realism with symbolic undertones. The painting’s restrained vibrance and psychological depth position it as a quieter counterpoint to Monet’s more exuberant interiors, offering valuable insight into late-19th-century bourgeois interiors and the evolution of atmospheric still life.
For interior styling, this painting’s muted earth tones and narrative richness make it ideal for dining areas or studies seeking refined warmth. Choose a wooden frame with subtle gilt detailing to complement its period charm, and hang it at eye level (approximately 57–60 inches from the floor) above a sideboard or within a curated gallery wall. Pair it with linen textiles in taupe or slate blue to echo its palette, or contrast it with matte black accents for contemporary tension. In offices, its measured composition enhances spaces meant for focused creativity—consider flanking it with minimalist brass sconces to underscore its luminosity. Optimal display requires moderate artificial lighting (2700K warm white) angled at 30 degrees to avoid glare while enhancing the brushwork’s texture. A medium-large scale (24×36 inches or similar) ensures visual impact without overwhelming mid-sized rooms.
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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.
