The Epps Family Screen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's The Epps Family Screen 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
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s The Epps Family Screen (1870) captivates viewers with its intimate Victorian domesticity, bathed in warm golden hues that evoke both elegance and emotional warmth. This folding four-panel screen, painted for his physician Dr. George Napoleon Epps, showcases Alma-Tadema’s signature Neoclassical precision blended with Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail—marble textures, intricate fabrics, and dappled sunlight reveal his archaeological fascination. Depicting Dr. Epps' daughters in Greco-Roman inspired gowns amidst citrus trees, the work merges historical nostalgia with contemporary portraiture, reflecting the Victorian era’s idealized domesticity. As a prime example of "Victorian Classicism," it solidified Alma-Tadema’s reputation for reviving antiquity with cinematic realism, making it a pivotal piece bridging academic art and Aesthetic Movement ideals.
For interiors, this screen’s harmonious ochres and terracottas suit warm-toned spaces—consider pairing it with Mahogany furniture or linen upholstery to amplify its vintage charm. Its 170 cm height demands vertical balance: position it as a room divider in a study beside tall bookshelves, or anchor a sitting area with low-profile leather Chesterfields for contrast. The gilt details align beautifully with brass accents or Persian rugs, while the botanical motifs invite potted olive trees or ferns nearby. In offices, it lends sophistication to executive suites; flank it with minimalist black steel frames to modernize its classicism. Opt for directional lighting (like adjustable picture lights) to highlight the textures, avoiding cold LEDs that clash with its honeyed palette. Smaller reproductions work well above mantels, layered with gilt-framed mirrors for reflective depth.
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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.
