Morning engraved by Richard Houston 1758
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Philippe Mercier's Morning engraved by Richard Houston 1758 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
The 1758 engraving Morning by Richard Houston, after Philippe Mercier's original painting, captures a tender domestic moment brimming with Rococo charm. A young woman sits bathed in soft morning light, her delicate features and relaxed posture exuding quiet contentment as she attends to her toilette. Houston's masterful engraving technique perfectly translates Mercier's signature style - the flowing drapery, intimate scale, and subtle play of light demonstrate the 18th-century fascination with private, graceful moments of everyday life. This work exemplifies the transition from formal Baroque grandeur to more personal Rococo subjects that dominated mid-century European art. As part of Mercier's celebrated Four Times of Day series, it holds particular significance for showing how French artistic trends influenced English painting through artists like Mercier, who served as Prince of Wales' Principal Painter. The print preserves an important artistic dialogue between continental Europe and Britain.
For contemporary interiors, this elegant engraving would elevate a dressing area or bedroom with its timeless sophistication. Consider placing it in a powder room with soft sconce lighting to echo the original morning ambiance, or above a delicate writing desk in a home office for refined inspiration. The black-and-white medium allows flexible pairing with both traditional and modern décors - try framing it in a slender gilt frame against dove gray walls for classic appeal, or opt for a minimalist black frame in a contemporary space. At approximately 18th-century folio size (roughly 15×10 inches), it works beautifully as part of a curated gallery wall with other reproductive prints or as a standalone focal point. Complement its pastoral mood with textiles featuring botanical motifs or soft champagne tones, balancing the detailed engraving with cleaner surrounding lines for harmonious visual rhythm.
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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.
