Tea-time
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard Edward Miller's Tea-time 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
Tea-time by Richard Edward Miller envelops viewers in a dreamy, intimate moment of early 20th-century leisure. Painted in 1905 during Miller’s time in Giverny, France, the work exemplifies American Impressionism with its loose brushwork, luminous light, and focus on modern femininity. The composition depicts an elegantly dressed woman absorbed in contemplation, a teacup poised gracefully in her hand—an ode to quiet refinement. The palette of soft pinks, creamy whites, and muted greens creates a harmonious warmth, while dappled sunlight filtering through foliage adds poetic movement. Miller, trained at Paris’ Académie Julian and influenced by Monet’s circle, bridged European Impressionism with American sensibility. This painting, now in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, reflects the gendered domesticity cherished by the Gilded Age elite while showcasing Miller’s mastery of capturing fleeting atmospheres.
For interiors, Tea-time’s muted elegance lends itself to spaces prioritizing serenity and sophistication. In a home, display it above a velvet-upholstered settee in a reading nook or alongside art-nouveau furniture—its pastel tones harmonize with sage walls or blush accents. For offices, it injects refinement into executive suites when paired with dark wood desks and brass lighting. Opt for a medium-to-large reproduction (24x36" or similar) to appreciate its brushwork detail. Frame it in a slim gold-leaf frame to echo its gilded-era origins, or a whitewashed oak for a modern twist. The painting’s vertical format suits narrow walls or as part of a salon-style gallery. Avoid clashing with bold patterns; instead, let its quiet grace anchor a monochrome or softly layered room.
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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.
