Faults on Both Sides
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Thomas Faed's Faults on Both Sides 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
Faults on Both Sides by Thomas Faed is a poignant Victorian genre painting that masterfully captures the simmering tension within domestic life. Created in 1861, it depicts a couple locked in silent dispute—a beautifully rendered moment where marital discord simmers beneath restrained British decorum. Faed’s meticulous realism, warmth of oil tones, and keen psychological insight reflect his Scottish academic training and the broader 19th-century fascination with moral narratives. The painting subtly critiques societal expectations of harmony, making it historically significant as both social commentary and a technical showcase of the era’s narrative painting tradition. Alongside contemporaries like Sir David Wilkie, Faed helped elevate genre scenes beyond sentimentality into nuanced storytelling, cementing this work’s place in British art history.
For modern interiors, Faults on Both Sides would enrich a study or formal living room with its storytelling depth. Its rich brown and amber palette pairs elegantly with leather Chesterfields, dark wood furniture, or a Georgian-style bookshelf for period cohesion. A medium-large frame (approx. 30x40 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming; hang it at eye level near soft lighting to highlight the figures’ expressions. In minimalist spaces, treat it as a focal point—its warm tones soften cool walls, while its theme sparks conversation balanced by abstract or landscape companions. For offices, position it near seating areas to underscore thoughtful dialogue—just avoid overly busy surroundings that might dilute its emotional gravity.
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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.
