{"product_id":"dr-washington-epps-my-doctor-sir-lawrence-alma-tadema","title":"Dr. Washington Epps, My Doctor - Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema depicting his physician, Dr. Washington Epps, captured in a moment of quiet, clinical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Dr. Washington Epps, a physician who attended to the artist and his family. Unlike the classical scenes for which Alma-Tadema is known, this work captures a quiet, domestic moment of medical care. The composition focuses on the doctor, who is shown in profile, leaning over a patient whose presence is suggested only by the white bed linens. The doctor's hand rests gently on the patient's wrist, while his other hand holds a pocket watch, a detail that captures the clinical precision of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting demonstrates the artist's technical skill in rendering textures. The contrast between the dark, formal attire of the doctor and the soft, luminous white fabric of the bedclothes creates a clear visual hierarchy. The lighting is controlled, drawing the viewer's eye to the point of contact between the physician and the patient. This work offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of the artist, moving away from the historical subjects that dominated his professional output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlma-Tadema was a Dutch painter who settled in Britain, becoming one of the most successful artists of the Victorian period. His work is characterised by a high degree of finish and an attention to detail that aligns with the standards of the Royal Academy. This portrait, while intimate in subject, maintains the rigorous compositional structure and refined brushwork typical of his broader body of work. The inclusion of the ornate, gilded frame in the presentation reflects the aesthetic preferences of the late nineteenth century, where the frame was considered an extension of the artwork itself. This piece provides a record of the relationship between a patient and his medical practitioner, rendered with a restraint that avoids sentimentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-gross-clinic-thomas-eakins\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-family-group-sir-lawrence-alma-tadema\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Family Group - Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema by Lawrence Alma-Tadema\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sir-lawrence-alma-tadema\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSir Lawrence Alma-Tadema artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147145347407,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147153965391,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147153998159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147154030927,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147154063695,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147154096463,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147154129231,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147154161999,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147154194767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147154227535,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147154260303,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147154293071,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dr_Poster_CompositorV1_1792129838752.jpg?v=1792294409","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/dr-washington-epps-my-doctor-sir-lawrence-alma-tadema","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}