'i'm A Bit Fed Up With This Job!/"i Want To Go Home"
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen's 'i'm A Bit Fed Up With This Job!/"i Want To Go Home" 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
Sir William Orpen’s "I’m a Bit Fed Up With This Job!/I Want to Go Home" is a striking early 20th-century portrait that captures a moment of weary resignation, embodying the psychological exhaustion of its subject. Painted in 1917 during Orpen’s tenure as an official war artist in World War I, the work reflects his shift from society portraits to grittier, emotionally charged themes. The sitter—often identified as Orpen’s batman (military assistant)—slumps in his chair, eyes downcast, his posture and expression radiating fatigue and disillusionment. Orpen’s loose brushwork and restrained palette of muted browns and grays enhance the somber mood, while his ability to convey vulnerability marks a departure from traditional heroic war imagery. The painting holds significance in art history as a rare humanizing glimpse into the war’s emotional toll, bridging realism and modern psychological portraiture.
For interiors, this painting suits spaces needing contemplative depth—a study, library, or minimalist office. Its muted tones pair well with neutral or dark wood furnishings, while its intimate scale (approx. 61 x 50 cm) fits above a desk or in a reading nook. Frame it in a simple black or gilt wood moulding to complement its early modernist style. To balance its heaviness, offset it with warm lighting or a textural element like a wool throw. In a corporate setting, it could anchor a conference room as a reminder of resilience, harmonizing with industrial decor or monochrome schemes. Avoid overcrowding; let its emotional gravity command attention.
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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.
