Servant Making Tea
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Suzuki Harunobu's Servant Making Tea 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 18th-century woodblock print Servant Making Tea by Suzuki Harunobu captures an intimate domestic moment with remarkable delicacy. As a leading figure of the ukiyo-e genre during Japan's Edo period, Harunobu pioneered the "brocade print" technique, using multiple woodblocks to achieve subtle color gradations unseen in earlier prints. The composition depicts a young servant preparing tea—her lowered gaze and poised gestures exude quiet grace, framed by minimalist shoji screens and spare furnishings that define Harunobu’s refined aesthetics. Warm ochres and muted greens dominate the palette, softened further by the washi paper’s texture, evoking the tranquility of daily rituals. This work exemplifies Harunobu’s innovation in elevating commonplace scenes into poetic vignettes, marking a shift from earlier ukiyo-e’s courtesan-focused themes to bourgeois domesticity. Its influence extended to Western Impressionists like Van Gogh, securing its status as a cornerstone of Japonisme.
For contemporary interiors, this print’s serene atmosphere suits meditation rooms, tea nooks, or minimalist offices. Its 11x8 inch chuban size pairs well with narrow wall spaces—consider floating it in a slender maple frame with museum glass to enhance the delicate pigments. The composition’s earthy tones harmonize with Scandinavian furniture or Wabi-sabi ceramics, while the gold accents in traditional Japanese frames could complement mid-century modern brass details. In workspaces, hang it near a reading chair with a low wooden side table and hemp-textured lamp to echo its organic warmth. Avoid overcrowding; Harunobu’s negative space demands breathing room. For color continuity, pull the print’s moss green into adjacent throw pillows or a single statement plant like a bonsai or snake plant.
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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.
