Asian Boy With Umbrella
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Theodore Wores's Asian Boy With Umbrella 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
Theodore Wores’ Asian Boy With Umbrella is a poignant late-19th-century oil painting that captures the quiet allure of cross-cultural encounters in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Rendered in Wores’ signature Impressionist-inflected realism, the work depicts a young Chinese boy holding a vibrant red umbrella against muted earthy tones, his gaze contemplative yet reserved. The interplay of diffused light and textured brushwork reflects Wores’ academic training alongside James Tissot and influences from Whistler’s tonalism, while the subject matter aligns with America’s burgeoning interest in Asian motifs during the Aesthetic Movement. As one of the first Western artists to portray Chinese immigrants with nuanced humanity rather than exoticism, Wores positioned this 1887 work as a transitional piece between Orientalist trends and modern ethnographic sincerity, now held in the collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s intimate 20×16 inch scale makes it ideal for studies or seating nooks where its warmth can be appreciated. Frame it in a slim, black-gilded floater frame to echo its historic roots while allowing the rich crimson umbrella to command attention. In minimalist interiors, it adds organic contrast when paired with woven textures like rattan chairs or celadon-glazed ceramics. For offices, position it against sage-green walls to enhance its earthy palette, or layer it within a salon-style gallery wall featuring other Gilded Age works like Deakin’s Japoniste watercolors. The subdued background tones allow flexible placement near walnut furnishings or aged brass accents, while the umbrella’s pop of red can inspire throw pillows or Murano glass accessories—creating dialogues between heritage and modernity.
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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.
