Five o'Clock Tea by Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro. A woman in a dark garment holds a tea cup and saucer, with a white ceramic pot beside her in a dimly lit setting.

Five o'Clock Tea

Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro

1896 · Medium Not Listed

An intimate, atmospheric portrait capturing a quiet moment of reflection over afternoon tea.

$169

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Study · Dining Room · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft cream

About the piece

Painted in 1896 by Portuguese naturalist master Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, this work is a superb example of his ability to capture character through light. The warm, shadowed palette and loose, expressive brushwork create a cozy, domestic scene that feels both timeless and deeply personal.