Tea and China Tea, plate from 'Herbarium Blackwellianum'
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Elizabeth Blackwell's Tea and China Tea, plate from 'Herbarium Blackwellianum' 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 exquisite hand-colored engraving Tea and China Tea from Elizabeth Blackwell’s Herbarium Blackwellianum (1750s) exudes the quiet elegance of 18th-century botanical illustration. Delicate stems of Camellia sinensis unfurl with scientific precision against a creamy parchment-like ground, their leaves rendered in lush greens with subtle tonal gradations, while the accompanying text block in Latin and English anchors the composition with scholarly authority. Blackwell’s work – created to financially support her imprisoned husband – bridged art and science during the Enlightenment, reflecting the era’s fascination with systematizing nature. As one of the earliest Western depictions of tea plants, this plate holds dual significance: a testament to female artistry in male-dominated scientific circles and a historical document of Europe’s burgeoning tea trade with Asia. The Rococo-influenced asymmetry of the botanical arrangement, combined with Linnaean classification details, makes it a transitional piece between decorative herbals and modern botanical taxonomy.
For contemporary spaces, this print’s muted earth tones (ochre backgrounds, sage greens) harmonize effortlessly with both warm mid-century modern and neutral Scandi interiors. Framed in a slim black or gilt wooden frame (20"x16" reproductions work well above consoles or desks), it brings organic sophistication to minimalist offices or sunlit breakfast nooks. Pair with celadon ceramics or matte black accessories to echo its chromatic restraint, or layer it among other Blackwell plates in a salon-style cluster for a library’s intellectual allure. The vertical format suits narrow walls beside doorways, while a high-resolution zoomed-in detail could make a striking oversized focal point above a sofa. For corporate settings, its historical connection to global trade lends subtle thematic resonance to conference rooms in tea-exporting regions or firms with East-West partnerships.
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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.
