Plowing The Field
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Charles Volkert's Plowing The Field 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 Charles Volkert’s Plowing The Field is a masterful celebration of rural life and the American landscape tradition. Painted in the early 20th century, this Impressionist-style work bathes the pastoral scene in warm, dappled sunlight, capturing the rhythmic motion of a farmer guiding his plow-horse through freshly turned earth. Volkert, a member of the Old Lyme Art Colony, was renowned for his luminous depictions of animals in natural settings, and this piece exemplifies his skill in blending loose, expressive brushwork with keen observation. The painting’s golden tones and dynamic composition evoke a sense of quiet industry and harmony with nature, reflecting the era’s romanticized view of agrarian life. It holds a distinct place in American art history as a bridge between 19th-century realism and the evolving Impressionist movement, offering a poetic yet unsentimental glimpse into vanishing rural traditions.
For interior spaces, Plowing The Field brings warmth and understated elegance. Ideal for a study, farmhouse-style dining room, or rustic-chic office, its earthy palette of ochres, greens, and soft blues pairs beautifully with natural materials like weathered wood, leather, or woven textiles. Choose a medium-to-large scale reproduction (24"x36" or larger) to let the painting’s expansive horizon command attention, ideally placed opposite a window to enhance its luminous quality. Frame it in a simple, warm-toned wood or distressed gilt frame to complement its vintage charm. The scene’s tranquil energy makes it perfect for spaces meant to inspire focus or reflection, while its timeless subject matter ensures versatility—equally at home alongside modern minimalist decor or traditional cabinetry. For color cohesion, incorporate accents in mustard yellow or sage green to echo the painting’s central hues.
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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.
