Lava Flow Burning Trees
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of D. Howard Hitchcock's Lava Flow Burning Trees 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 1915 masterpiece Lava Flow Burning Trees by D. Howard Hitchcock captures the raw power and terrifying beauty of Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes with vivid intensity. A leading figure in the Hawaiian Volcano School, Hitchcock pioneered a unique blend of Romanticism and realism, depicting molten lava rivers consuming native flora under apocalyptic skies. The painting’s swirling oranges and inky blues create a mesmerizing contrast between destruction and resilience, embodying Hawaii’s geological drama. Historically significant, it represents early 20th-century American landscape painting’s shift toward environmental storytelling—predating Georgia O’Keeffe’s volcanic abstractions by decades. Exhibited at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, it cemented Hitchcock’s reputation for translating geological forces into emotionally charged visuals, bridging scientific observation and artistic interpretation of volcanic phenomena.
For interiors, this painting commands attention as a dramatic focal point in spaces with high ceilings and neutral backdrops. Ideal for a modernist office lobby or a study with dark wood furnishings, its fiery palette harmonizes with burnt orange upholstery or terracotta accents. Choose a large-scale reproduction (original dimensions: 40×30 inches) above a minimalist console to let the dynamic composition shine; in smaller rooms, opt for a matte black frame to contain its energy. Pair with organic textures like rattan or basalt stone to echo the volcanic theme, while directional LED lighting can enhance the lava’s glow. Avoid competing artworks nearby—its chromatic intensity demands solitary prominence, making it transformative in corporate spaces seeking bold, nature-inspired statements or residential areas embracing biophilic design.
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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.
