Afternoon Tea Party
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Cassatt's Afternoon Tea Party 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
Mary Cassatt's Afternoon Tea Party (1890–1891) captures an intimate moment of refined leisure, showcasing Cassatt's signature Impressionist style softened by Japonisme influences. The painting depicts a woman elegantly pouring tea while gazing at the viewer, her companion sipping from a delicate cup—a scene radiating quiet sophistication. Cassatt's loose brushwork and light-infused palette, particularly the interplay of creamy whites and muted blues, evoke the transient beauty characteristic of Impressionism. As one of few American artists embraced by the French avant-garde, Cassatt's focus on female social rituals—here interpreting teatime as a modern feminine ritual—challenged traditional domestic narratives. The work holds historical significance as part of her series exploring women's private worlds, bridging Western techniques with flattened perspectives borrowed from Japanese woodblock prints. Its composition, where patterned wallpaper and the table's diagonal plane create subtle dynamism, exemplifies her mastery of spatial intimacy.
For interior styling, Afternoon Tea Party harmonizes beautifully with transitional or classic-contemporary spaces. Hang it in a dining nook or salon-style lounge to echo its cultivated atmosphere, ideally framed in a slim gold leaf moulding (24" × 29" reproductions maintain original proportions). Complement its pale palette with bone china displays or a curved-back loveseat in duck-egg blue upholstery. The painting's rosy cheek tones pair elegantly with warm metallics—consider brass tea trolleys or hammered-copper pendant lights. In offices, position it near a seating area with lacquered nesting tables to mirror the painted tea service, reinforcing cohesion. Avoid competing patterns; instead, let Cassatt's dappled brushstrokes inspire textured neutrals like linen drapes or nubby wool rugs to let the artwork command attention as a conversation piece celebrating quiet refinement.
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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.
