The Teacher's Name Day
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky's The Teacher's Name Day 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
Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky's "The Teacher's Name Day" beautifully captures a tender moment in rural Russian education, radiating warmth and simplicity. Painted in 1896 during the height of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) movement, this realist work exemplifies Bogdanov-Belsky’s signature focus on peasant life and childhood. The scene unfolds in a modest village schoolroom, where children enthusiastically celebrate their beloved teacher, their faces lit with genuine admiration and joy. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail—wrinkled clothing, sunlit wooden desks, and each child’s distinct expression—creates an intimate, lived-in atmosphere. As a student of Repin and a prominent figure in Russian genre painting, Bogdanov-Belsky bridged academic techniques with social realism, making this piece an enduring representation of late 19th-century Russian art. While less globally renowned than his mentor, his works remain prized for their humane storytelling and technical finesse.
For home or office decor, "The Teacher's Name Day" suits spaces that embrace rustic charm or vintage academia. Its earthy palette—soft browns, warm yellows, and muted greens—pairs well with wooden furniture or a neutral wall backdrop to let the painting’s narrative shine. Consider hanging it in a study, library, or cozy reading nook to evoke intellectual warmth. The ideal frame would be a simple, gilt-edged wooden one to match its period style without overwhelming the composition. At its original size (approx. 100 x 150 cm), the work commands attention as a statement piece; for smaller rooms, a high-quality reproduction scaled to 60 x 90 cm preserves impact. Style it alongside open books, an antique desk, or soft lighting to amplify its nostalgic, scholarly ambiance.
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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.
