La Cueilleuse De Fraises
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert De Meuron's La Cueilleuse De Fraises 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
"La Cueilleuse De Fraises" by Albert de Meuron (1868) epitomizes Swiss Realism’s celebration of rural life through its delicate portrayal of a young strawberry gatherer. Bathed in soft natural light, the oil painting captures an ephemeral moment where the subject’s lowered gaze and sun-dappled straw hat create an atmosphere of tranquil melancholy. De Meuron’s meticulous brushwork renders tactile fabrics and organic textures, positioning the work as a bridge between Courbet’s earthy realism and the emerging Impressionist fascination with light. Historically significant as a document of 19th-century Swiss pastoral traditions, the composition’s vertical format and restrained color palette of ochres, blush pinks, and verdant greens reveal the artist’s academic training in Munich and Paris. Though less radical than his Symbolist contemporaries, de Meuron’s sympathetic depiction of agricultural labor predates Millet’s proletarian epics by decades.
For interior settings, the painting’s 65×54 cm dimensions demand intimate viewing distances—ideal for private studies or dining nooks where its subdued tones can harmonize with earthy linens and walnut furnishings. The artwork’s verticality pairs elegantly with wainscoting or alongside arched doorways, while its strawberry accents invite complementary garnet or sage green upholstery. In corporate spaces, frame it in slender gilt moldings to elevate the folk subject matter within contemporary minimalist offices, creating thoughtful contrast between rustic charm and sleek modernity. Avoid overwhelming adjacent decor; the painting’s quiet narrative thrives when surrounded by neutral stoneware vessels or matte brass lighting fixtures that mirror its warm metallics without competing for attention.
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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.
