The Island Teahouse, Kashing
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Robert Cecil Robertson's The Island Teahouse, Kashing 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 Island Teahouse, Kashing by Robert Cecil Robertson (1886-1956) is a captivating early 20th-century watercolor that transports viewers to a serene Chinese garden scene. Painted during Robertson's residence in Shanghai (1914-1940), this delicate work exemplifies the British artist's masterful synthesis of Western watercolor techniques with Eastern aesthetics, characteristic of the late British Orientalist movement. The composition reveals a charming lakeside teahouse framed by ancient trees and arched bridges rendered with remarkable economy of brushstrokes. Robertson's translucent washes create atmospheric depth while carefully preserved white spaces suggest the play of sunlight, evoking the tranquility of classical Chinese landscape painting. Historically significant, this work represents the cultural interchange during Shanghai's treaty port era, when Western artists documented China's disappearing traditional architecture with nostalgic precision. Today, such works by Robertson are prized by collectors of colonial-era Asian scenes for their documentary precision and poetic sensibility.
When incorporating The Island Teahouse into contemporary interiors, consider its pastel-dominated palette (soft greens, warm ochres, and dove grays) to guide surrounding decor. This 15 x 22 inch artwork works exceptionally well in minimalist spaces as a focal point above a low credenza or integrated within a gallery wall of Asian-inspired pieces. For offices, pair with light oak furnishings and celadon ceramic accents to echo its tranquil mood; in living areas, complement with textured linen upholstery in matching sage tones. The painting's vertical format suits narrow walls in transitional spaces like study nooks or hallway alcoves. Frame in a simple ebony-stained wood with museum glass to protect the watercolor while enhancing its antique character. Artificial lighting should use 2700K warm LEDs at 45-degree angles to replicate the natural glow Robertson captured across the tea house's tiled roof.
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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.
