The Day of Rest
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert Edelfelt's The Day of Rest into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Albert Edelfelt's The Day of Rest (1880s) radiates serene Nordic luminosity, capturing a Finnish woman absorbed in quiet contemplation by sunlit window. Bathed in soft golden light filtering through sheer curtains, the subject's elegant profile and lace-trimmed dress embody bourgeois tranquility, while delicate brushwork renders tactile details—the gleam of silver scissors, the gauzy curtain's transparency—with near-photographic precision. As a leading Finnish Realist influenced by French Naturalism, Edelfelt elevated provincial domesticity to universal poetry, bridging Scandinavian lyricism with Parisian Salon sophistication. This masterwork exemplifies his pioneering role in Finland's "Golden Age" of painting, where intimate moments became national icons during the Grand Duchy's cultural awakening under Russian rule. Its harmonious interplay of light and introspection places it alongside contemporaneous works by Bastien-Lepage and Sargent in redefining modern intimacy.
For interior settings, The Day of Rest’s 80x65cm dimensions make it ideal for a reading nook or bedroom accent wall—its vertical composition draws eyes upward without overwhelming. Frame it in slender gilt molding to echo the painting's warm tones, or opt for bleached oak for Scandinavian minimalism. Place it where morning light mimics the artwork's illumination, perhaps flanked by art nouveau sconces with floral motifs complementing the lace details. In offices, position it near seating areas to soften corporate spaces; its muted palette of cream, dove gray and honey gold pairs beautifully with mid-century teak furniture or linen upholstery. Consider a color-block accent wall in Farrow & Ball's "String" to amplify the painting's warmth while maintaining airiness. A scaled-down print could anchor a vignette with vintage brass candlesticks and a single peony in a blush vase, translating Edelfelt's poetic restraint into three-dimensional elegance.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
