Summer's Day, Arundel Reach
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Edward Johnson's Summer's Day, Arundel Reach 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
"Summer's Day, Arundel Reach" by Charles Edward Johnson (1872-1931) captures the serene beauty of England's River Arun estuary near Arundel Castle, blending Victorian romanticism with nascent Impressionist influences. The luminous canvas depicts tranquil waters mirroring delicate clouds, while sailboats glide beneath rolling green hills dotted with characteristic West Sussex flora. Johnson's masterful handling of light - filtering through gossamer clouds to dance upon the rippling surface - exemplifies late 19th-century British plein air painting traditions. As an alumnus of the Royal Academy Schools and frequent Royal Society of British Artists exhibitor, Johnson's works occupy an important transitional space between academic precision and atmospheric spontaneity. This particular painting stands as a prime example of how British artists adapted Impressionist techniques to distinctly English landscapes, achieving popular acclaim while maintaining representational clarity.
Measuring approximately 24x36 inches (a common salon-show size), "Summer's Day" makes an elegant statement in traditional or transitional interiors. Its harmonious palette of celadon greens, duck-egg blues and buttery creams pairs beautifully with Georgian furniture or rattan accents in coastal-themed spaces. For offices, position opposite windows to allow changing daylight to subtly interact with the painted water effects. In residential settings, hang at eye-level in a reading nook or dining area where its contemplative mood can be appreciated. The work's balanced composition and medium scale allow versatile placement - equally striking above a Chesterfield sofa or flanked by botanical prints in a hallway gallery. Select gilded or ebonized frames to respectively enhance its pastoral warmth or contrast its watery coolness, always ensuring UV-protective glass preserves the delicatecolor transitions that define Johnson's distinctive style.
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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.
