Thanksgiving
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Penfield's Thanksgiving 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 Penfield's 1915 Thanksgiving poster captures the warm nostalgia of early 20th-century American domesticity. Rendered in his signature Art Nouveau-influenced lithographic style, the composition features a stylish young woman in a vibrant orange dress arranging chrysanthemums, flanked by seasonal pumpkins and autumn foliage. Penfield's bold outlines and flat color planes—hallmarks of his revolutionary poster art—create a striking graphic quality while maintaining cozy intimacy. As the father of American poster design during his tenure at Harper's Magazine (1890s-1900s), Penfield's work bridged commercial art and fine aesthetics. This particular piece represents the golden age of illustration, where holiday iconography began shaping modern visual culture. The restrained palette of burnt orange, olive green, and cream demonstrates his masterful simplification of complex subjects into accessible yet sophisticated imagery.
For contemporary spaces, Thanksgiving would elevate studies or dining areas with its autumnal warmth. In a transitional-style office, frame the 27" x 40" reproduction (original poster dimensions) in a thin black gallery frame against sage green walls—the complementary colors will intensify the artwork's vibrancy. Position above a mid-century credenza styled with ceramic gourd sculptures to extend the harvest motif. For farmhouse interiors, scale down to 18" x 24" and float mount between wrought-iron sconces, allowing the negative space to highlight Penfield's clean linework. The orange tones pair exceptionally with walnut wood tones and textured linen upholstery. In modern minimalist spaces, use the poster's graphic quality as a focal point, echoing its colors through terracotta throw pillows and dried floral arrangements in low ceramic vases for harmonious layering.
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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.
