5 O'clock Tea
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre Georges Jeanniot's 5 O'clock Tea 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
Pierre Georges Jeanniot’s 5 O'clock Tea (1883) transports viewers to an elegant Parisian salon at the golden hour. The delicate play of light through lace curtains illuminates a bourgeois woman mid-pour, her silk gown cascading in soft folds as steam curls from the porcelain teapot. Jeanniot, a French Realist with Impressionist leanings, captures the tactile luxury of the Belle Époque—the gleam of silverware against damask, the translucent quality of fine china. As a protégé of Degas, his work bridges academic precision and modern spontaneity; this particular piece was exhibited at the 1884 Salon, cementing his reputation for intimate genre scenes that document France’s rising middle-class rituals. Unlike the grandeur of official portraits, 5 O'clock Tea revolutionized domestic art by elevating mundane moments into poetic narratives, making it a precursor to the Intimist movement.
For contemporary spaces, this painting thrives in transitional interiors where classical elegance meets modern minimalism. Its warm ochres and dove greys harmonize with Farrow & Ball’s String or Pavilion Gray walls, while the gilt frame picks up metallic accents in lighting fixtures. Ideal for a dining nook or executive office (suggested size: 24x36 inches for impact without overwhelming), its vertical composition balances low-slung mid-century furniture. Layer the scene with tactile textures—a cashmere throw in charcoal, a Murano glass vase—to echo the painting’s material richness. Avoid competing patterns; let the artwork’s intricate details (like the lace cuff and tea-stained tablecloth) become focal points. In corporate settings, it subtly conveys refinement without overt opulence, particularly effective in consultancies or luxury brands where heritage and discretion matter.
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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.
