A Lady Receiving Visitors (The Reception) by John Frederick Lewis. An ornate interior scene featuring women in colorful robes, a servant, and a small deer gathered in a room with intricate latticework and a reflecting pool.

A Lady Receiving Visitors (The Reception)

John Frederick Lewis

1873 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite 19th-century interior scene showcasing the rich architectural detail and vibrant textiles of a Cairene reception room.

$169

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1873 by John Frederick Lewis, this masterful oil on panel depicts a scene of social life in a richly decorated Cairene home. The composition is a tour de force of light and texture, capturing the intricate patterns of the mashrabiyya screens, the glow of stained glass, and the shimmering reflection in the central pool.

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