An Apodyterium exudes the elaborate and luxurious classical decadence this incredibly talented painter created within his oil paintings throughout his artistic life: A style that was well received in England. The original An Apodyterium by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema in 1886 is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Tenenbaum of Toronto, Canada. However, the hand painted, high quality reproduction offered makes it possible for any avid classic art collector to enjoy this composition in the privacy of their own home: Although a reproduction, a truly beautiful work of art.

The theme is typical of Alma-Tadema depicting the daily rituals and pleasure of the Roman upper classes: From the scenic marble architecture to the elegant dress of the woman in the foreground; the scene emanates the rich world of the aristocracy. Alma-Tadema invariably portrayed women both dressed and nude. However, when nude the vision was always ethical and moral: Never overtly sexual or even provocative – Hence his work was so favored by avid English collectors.

Alma-Tadema lived in England from 1870 after training and working in his homeland, the Netherlands. His realistic depictions of marble architecture became somewhat of a trademark: Indeed, some referred to him as a ‘marbelous’ painter! Alma-Tadema was a perfectionist and incredibly talented. He was trained at the Royal Academy of Antwerp and his work always reflects his academic education and precision. And yet the atmosphere of his oil paintings is always relaxed and picturesque: Never stiff and contrived looking. A true genius and this is unquestionably a beautiful work of art.