Leaving For The Front
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edwin Thomas Roberts's Leaving For The Front 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
Edwin Thomas Roberts' Leaving For The Front (1918) is a poignant portrayal of wartime farewell, capturing the tension between duty and personal grief. Set against muted earth tones, the painting depicts soldiers bidding emotional goodbyes to loved ones before departing for battlefields—a universal theme rendered through Roberts' signature expressive brushwork blending realism with subtle impressionist influences. As part of Britain's interwar memorial art movement, it stands out for avoiding glorified battle scenes, instead focusing on intimate human moments that amplify war's emotional toll. Critics note how Roberts' restrained palette—dominated by weathered browns and slate grays—evokes both the solemnity of parting and the industrial brutality of WWI. The work occupies a significant niche in early 20th-century British art for bridging Victorian narrative tradition and modern psychological depth, its quiet power lying in juxtaposing sturdy soldier figures with trembling hands clutching caps or grasping shoulders.
For contemporary spaces, Leaving For The Front commands attention best in transitional areas like entryways or office corridors where its narrative depth unfolds gradually. Opt for walls painted in Farrow & Ball's earthy London Clay or olive-gray Dove Tale to amplify its muted warmth while avoiding stark white backdrops that oversharpen its somber tones. Frame it in thin oxidized brass (under 2” width) to complement the painting's sepia undertones without competing. Ideal display height is 60-65” from floor to center in rooms with vintage leather furnishings or reclaimed oak bookshelves—materials that echo its historical texture. In workspaces, pair with task lighting (2700K temperature) to gently illuminate the brushwork’s emotional nuances. Since the standard canvas size (approx. 36”x28”) reads introspective rather than grandiose, it works best as a standalone focal point above consoles or flanked by simple Art Deco sconces for period cohesion.
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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.
