An Afternoon Outing
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Daniel Ward's An Afternoon Outing 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
Charles Dana Ward's An Afternoon Outing (1880) captures the leisurely elegance of late 19th-century American society with remarkable warmth. This oil painting, executed in a refined Academic-Realist style, depicts a well-dressed couple enjoying a riverside picnic, their relaxed poses and soft gazes evoking Victorian ideals of courtship and pastoral tranquility. Ward’s precise brushwork and delicate luminosity—reminiscent of his Parisian training under Bouguereau—elevate this domestic scene into a poetic meditation on bourgeois leisure. Though lesser-known than his contemporaries like Winslow Homer, Ward’s work represents an important bridge between European academic traditions and emerging American Impressionism. The painting’s intimate scale (typical 24x36 inches) and narrative charm place it within the Gilded Age’s fascination with idyllic genre scenes, offering a timeless window into period aesthetics.
For interior styling, An Afternoon Outing thrives in spaces craving refined nostalgia. Ideal for a study or formal sitting room, its muted earth tones (ochre fabrics, silvery waterways) pair elegantly with Chesterfield sofas or walnut paneling. Consider flanking the artwork with gilded Rococo Revival frames to enhance its Academic roots, or balance its narrative detail against solid-colored walls in sage or taupe. The moderate size suits above mantels or as part of a salon-style gallery wall—surround it with smaller Barbizon School landscapes for thematic cohesion. In offices, it lends cultivated gravitas when paired with brass desk accessories and green leather accents. For lighting, diffuse golden-hour glow through linen shades to echo Ward’s luminous treatment of daylight, creating an ambiance of cultured repose.
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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.
