Ninety Four In The Shade 1876
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's Ninety Four In The Shade 1876 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
"Ninety Four In The Shade" (1876) by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema transports viewers to the scorching Mediterranean summer with masterful illusion. Within a marble-closed Pompeian interior, three Roman women drape themselves languidly over a cool stone bench, their diaphanous gowns clinging to heat-flushed skin as one impatiently shakes grapes into a waiting bronze basin. The painting exemplifies Alma-Tadema's signature "Victorians in togas" aesthetic - an erudite fusion of archaeological precision (note the authentic Roman sundial casting shadows at "94 degrees") with Victorian romanticism. His pioneering use of temperature suggestion (flickering heat waves in the background, blue shadows against sun-baked stone) established him as Europe's preeminent painter of classical escapism during the 1870s Neo-Classical revival. This work particularly showcases his genius for translating poetic Latin phrases ("94 degrees in the shade" from Virgil's Eclogues) into vivid sensory experiences that thrilled his industrialist clientele.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece commands consideration as a sophisticated focal point in Mediterranean-style interiors or minimalist offices craving warmth. The painting's terracotta and azure palette pairs sublimely with Farrow & Ball's "Picture Gallery Red" walls or sandy travertine flooring. Choose a prestigious location - above a fireplace in a study or as the anchor piece in a gallery wall - ensuring the 24 x 36 inch canvas (or high-quality reproduction) hangs at 57-60 inches from floor center for ideal viewing. Frame in distressed gold leaf with subtle patination to complement the ancient world ambiance. For illumination, directional LED spotlights at 3000K temperature will authentically recreate the painting's solar glow without UV damage. Consider placing beneath the artwork a marble console echoing the bench in the composition, completing the aesthetic dialogue between art and decor.
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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.
