Girls Gathering Mushrooms
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Atkinson Hornel's Girls Gathering Mushrooms 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
Edward Atkinson Hornel’s Girls Gathering Mushrooms (1894) is a captivating example of the Glasgow Boys’ fusion of Japonisme and Impressionism. The painting depicts young girls in a sun-dappled woodland, their flowing dresses and radiant faces harmonizing with a tapestry of golden foliage and speckled mushrooms. Hornel’s thick, textural brushwork—reminiscent of Van Gogh—creates a dreamlike rhythm, while the flattened perspective and decorative details nod to Japanese woodblock prints. This work reflects Scotland’s late-19th-century artistic revival, bridging Pre-Raphaelite romanticism and modern vibrancy. Though less famous than contemporaries like Guthrie, Hornel’s unique layering of pattern and light earned him recognition as a lyrical storyteller of rural innocence. The painting’s ambiguity—neither fully realist nor symbolic—aligns it with European Post-Impressionist experiments.
For interior styling, Girls Gathering Mushrooms works beautifully in spaces craving warmth and whimsy. Hang it in a sunlit library or cottage-core living room where its gold-green palette complements earthy tones—match walls with Farrow & Ball’s Sap Green or linen upholstery. The vertical 81x61cm scale suits above a console or between bookshelves. Pair with Arts & Crafts oak furniture to echo its organic motifs, or contrast with matte black frames for modern edge. In offices, it sparks creativity—flank with trailing pothos plants to mirror the foliage. Avoid overcrowding; its intricate details need breathing room. A niche choice for those valuing narrative charm over bold statement art.
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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.
