Worth Getting Up For
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Rex John Whistler's Worth Getting Up For 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
"Worth Getting Up For" by Rex John Whistler is a delightful example of British Romanticism infused with whimsical surrealism, painted in 1930 during Whistler's most creatively fertile period. The work showcases his signature dreamlike landscapes populated by playful figures—often featuring self-portraits or friends—set against fantastical architecture reminiscent of Palladian villas. Measuring approximately 24 × 20 inches (oil on canvas), it exemplifies Whistler's mastery of luminous color washes and meticulous draftsmanship inherited from his muralist training. Created shortly after his famous Tate Britain murals, this painting bridges decorative arts and fine painting traditions—a hallmark of early 20th-century British modernism. Its historical significance lies in foreshadowing the Neo-Romantic movement, with art historian Brian Sewell noting it as "the last true gasp of English pastoral fantasy before wartime austerity." The title's cheeky irony and visual puns reflect Whistler's collaborations with London's literary Bloomsbury set.
For interior applications, this medium-sized canvas works beautifully in transitional spaces like library alcoves or dressing rooms where its intimate scale (consider framing with 3-inch gilt scooped molding) can be appreciated. The painting's soft celadon greens and blush pinks harmonize particularly well with Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" wall colors or muted Edwardian color schemes. In offices, position it opposite windows where morning light activates its pearly tones—Whistler deliberately used translucent layers to create this luminous effect. Pair with streamlined Deco furnishings to counterbalance its romantic elements, or showcase alongside ceramic pieces by Bernard Leach for a cohesive British modernist aesthetic. For larger spaces, create a salon-style grouping with other 1930s British watercolors, maintaining consistent mat widths (minimum 4 inches) to honor its delicate proportions. The work's vertical format makes it ideal for flanking doorways at eye level (57-60 inches to center), where viewers can discover its narrative details anew with each passing.
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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.
