A Summer Shower, 1888
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles E. Perugini's A Summer Shower, 1888 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 E. Perugini’s A Summer Shower (1888) captures a tender, fleeting moment between two young women seeking shelter from a sudden rainstorm beneath golden-orange foliage. Bathed in soft, diffused light filtering through the leaves, the scene exudes Romanticism’s emotional intimacy blended with Pre-Raphaelite precision—seen in the intricate lace sleeves and flushed cheeks of the subjects. Perugini, an Italian-born British painter and protégé of Leighton, specialized in idealized feminine beauty, often infusing his works with poetic sensitivity. Though less celebrated than his peers, A Summer Shower exemplifies Victorian-era genre painting’s charm, bridging Academic rigor and burgeoning Impressionist spontaneity. Its delicate play of light and shadow reflects Perugini’s mastery in rendering atmospheric effects, making it a subtle yet significant artifact of late-19th-century art.
For interiors, this painting’s warm autumnal hues and intimate scale (originally likely under 24" on either side) make it ideal for cozy spaces like reading nooks or studies. Frame it in an ornate gold-leaf frame to enhance its Victorian heritage, or opt for a slim walnut profile for a modern-contrast approach. Place it near muted olive or taupe walls to let the rust-colored foliage pop, or pair it with velvet upholstery in deep teal for a sumptuous, period-inspired palette. In offices, position it opposite a window to echo its natural luminance, reinforcing the tranquil theme. Avoid overcrowding nearby decor—let its narrative charm stand as a focal point, perhaps alongside a terracotta vase or brass desk accents to subtly echo its gilded warmth.
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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.
