Waking Up The Old Mare
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Currier & Ives Publishers's Waking Up The Old Mare 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
The charming lithograph Waking Up The Old Mare by Currier & Ives captures a nostalgic slice of 19th-century American rural life. Depicting a young farmer playfully attempting to rouse a sleepy draft horse at dawn, the scene brims with warmth and gentle humor. Created in the mid-1800s by the prolific printmaking firm, this work exemplifies their signature style—dynamic compositions with crisp outlines, vivid hand-coloring, and folksy charm that made their prints wildly popular "democratic art" for middle-class homes. As prime examples of American genre prints, Currier & Ives works like this one hold historical significance in visualizing agrarian ideals during industrialization. The careful detailing of the wooden barn, straw-strewn ground, and luminous morning light demonstrates the publishers' mastery in translating oil painting aesthetics into mass-produced lithographs, bridging fine art and popular culture of the era.
When decorating with Waking Up The Old Mare, lean into its rustic Americana spirit. Ideal for a farmhouse-style study or countryside-inspired breakfast nook, the print's warm sepia tones and earthy palette harmonize beautifully with reclaimed wood furniture and checked textiles. Consider a distressed oak frame to enhance its vintage character, sized between 16"x20" to 24"x30" for visual impact without overwhelming. Position it alongside other Currier & Ives winter scenes or equestrian-themed art to create a cohesive gallery wall, or let it shine as a standalone focal point above a leather wingback chair. The scene's predawn blues and golds subtly echo with denim upholstery or amber glass accents, while its horizontal composition balances well above mantels or sideboards. For offices, it injects wholesome character when paired with wrought iron desk accessories and a banker’s lamp, proving historical prints can feel fresh in contemporary spaces when thoughtfully curated.
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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.
