To The Fields
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edouard Bernard Debat-Ponsan's To The Fields 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
Edouard Bernard Debat-Ponsan’s To The Fields (1884) is a luminous ode to rural life, capturing the golden warmth of harvest season with remarkable vitality. A young peasant woman strides confidently through sunlit wheat fields, her bare arms catching the light as she balances a basket atop her head—an image echoing Millet’s reverence for agrarian labor, yet infused with Debat-Ponsan’s distinct Naturalist precision. The painting’s loose brushwork and warm ochre palette evoke the Impressionists’ fascination with light, while its earthy realism aligns with Bastien-Lepage’s contemporaneous works. Commissioned during France’s Third Republic, this work reflects both the era’s nostalgia for pastoral simplicity and its scientific interest in rural sociology. Now housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, it remains a pivotal bridge between academic tradition and plein-air innovation, offering a textured snapshot of 19th-century rural idealism.
For interiors, To The Fields would elevate spaces seeking organic warmth and historical charm. Its horizontal composition (typical of Debat-Ponsan’s field scenes) fits beautifully above a rustic wooden console in a study or a farmhouse-style dining room, where its golden tones could be echoed in linen upholstery or terracotta accents. In a modern office, a gilded frame would underscore its academic roots while contrasting sleek furniture. Opt for a mid-size reproduction (approx. 24x36 inches) to preserve detail without overwhelming—ideal for pairing with wrought-iron lighting or textured jute rugs. Avoid cool-toned walls; instead, try warm beige or sage green backdrops to harmonize with its sunlit palette, creating an inviting narrative of timeless serenity.
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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.
