Two Woodblock Prints
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mabel A. Royds's Two Woodblock Prints 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 two woodblock prints by Mabel A. Royds transport viewers into a world of vibrant color harmonies and poetic stillness. Created in the early 20th century when Royds was experimenting with Japanese ukiyo-e techniques at Edinburgh College of Art, these prints showcase her masterful blending of Western subjects with Eastern printing traditions. The compositions typically feature floral arrangements or rural landscapes rendered through bold, simplified forms and exquisite color gradations achieved through multiple block printing. As a prominent figure in the British Colour Print Revival movement, Royds elevated the status of woodblock printing from craft to fine art, with her works now held in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum. The paired prints particularly demonstrate her signature style – balancing decorative elegance with emotional depth through rhythmic patterns and luminous hues that seem to glow from within.
For interior spaces, Royds’ dual prints work beautifully as a coordinated focal point in minimalist or traditional settings. They’re ideally displayed with 6-8 inches between frames in a study, lounge area, or executive office where their meditative quality can be appreciated. The ideal wall color would be a muted sage green or warm greige to complement the prints’ organic palette while allowing their colors to pop. Consider symmetrical placement above a console table or flanking a window in identical slim black frames with white mats to modernize the traditional medium. Scale matters – the prints (typically 25x20cm each) demand intimate viewing, so avoid spaces with ceilings higher than 9 feet. For contemporary contrast, pair with clean-lined mid-century furniture or organic textures like linen upholstery and raw-edged wood accents that echo the prints’ natural subjects. Their rhythmic patterns also create visual dialogue with geometric textiles or ceramics when styled on nearby surfaces.
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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.
