The Afternoon Meal (La Merienda)
Artist: Luis Meléndez (Spanish, 1716–1780)
Original Dimensions: 41 1/2" x 60 1/2"
Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
About Artwork: (ca. 1772) "Meléndez’s refined still life embodies an elegant, courtly mode of eighteenth-century Spanish painting. It dates from the moment that he received a commission of forty-four still lifes to decorate the royal palace and former hunting lodge of Aranjuez. This painting is exceptional, however, for its grand size and the inclusion of a luscious landscape. A picnic basket justifies the work’s traditional title, The Afternoon Meal (in Spanish, La Merienda), and evokes aristocratic excursions away from Madrid’s summer heat, while the local produce and traditional cookware deliberately ennoble Spanish culture." - (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
Every frame is built on site from high-quality maple, designed to complement the artwork and preserve it for years to come.
We are committed to helping artists grow. Every edition directly supports the creator, with a portion of each sale going to the artist themselves. By collecting their work, you’re not only preserving art in limited editions but also sustaining the people who bring it to life.
We're Here to Help.
Each artwork is printed on demand in a maximum print total of 100 numbered prints. Once the edition is sold out, it will never be reprinted.
Yes. Every print is hand-numbered to mark its place in the edition. Some artists also include a signature, depending on their process.
All frames are custom-built to order using carefully selected materials. They’re designed to complement the artwork and ensure lasting quality.
A portion of every sale goes directly to the featured artist. By collecting their work, you’re helping them continue their creative practice and ensuring their art reaches new audiences.