Frost
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bertha Boynton Lum's Frost 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
"Frost" by Bertha Boynton Lum (1869–1954) is a mesmerizing example of early 20th-century color woodblock printing, blending Western Art Nouveau elegance with Japanese ukiyo-e influences. This atmospheric winter scene, likely created during Lum’s peak period (1910s–1920s), captures delicate frosted branches against a muted background, its subtle gradations showcasing Lum’s mastery of mokuhanga techniques learned in Japan. As one of few Western women mastering this male-dominated craft, Lum’s works pioneered cross-cultural printmaking – "Frost" exemplifies her signature layering of translucent colors to evoke fragility and stillness. The composition’s rhythmic negative space and restrained palette reflect both Japonisme’s Western adaptation and the Arts and Crafts movement’s reverence for nature. Today, Lum’s prints are prized by institutions like the Smithsonian for their technical innovation and poetic synthesis of Eastern and Western aesthetics.
For contemporary spaces, "Frost" offers versatile sophistication. Its wintry palette of pearlescent grays and cool blues pairs beautifully with Scandinavian-style interiors or minimalist offices, where a 24x36 cm matted print would add lyrical contrast to clean-lined furniture. In traditional settings, frame it in slender black-stained oak to complement mid-century pieces, or opt for a shibui-inspired shadow box for Zen-like depth. The artwork’s vertical format suits narrow walls beside windows or above consoles, where its intricate branch details invite closer inspection. Layer textures by placing it near matte ceramic vases or knitted throws to echo its tactile woodcut quality. For color continuity, incorporate mercury glass accents or silver-leafed objects that mirror its frosty shimmer, avoiding competing patterns to let its meditative quietude shine.
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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.
