La Cueillette Des Pommes
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Emile Bernard's La Cueillette Des Pommes 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
Emile Bernard's La Cueillette Des Pommes (The Apple Picking) is a radiant celebration of rural life and simplicity, executed in the bold, cloisonnist style that defined his collaboration with Paul Gauguin. Painted in 1888 during Bernard's stay in Pont-Aven, Brittany, the work embodies the Synthetist movement’s rejection of realism in favor of flattened forms, vivid colors, and heavy outlines—an approach that bridged Post-Impressionism and Symbolism. Against a golden autumnal backdrop, figures in traditional Breton attire gather apples, their rhythmic poses and warm hues evoking harmony with nature. The painting’s historical significance lies in its role in shaping École de Pont-Aven, a movement that emphasized emotional intensity over naturalism, influencing modern art’s trajectory. Bernard’s daring simplification of form and expressive palette here foreshadows the abstraction of early 20th-century avant-garde.**
For interior spaces, La Cueillette Des Pommes lends warmth and rustic charm while making a striking art-historical statement. It thrives in kitchens, sunrooms, or home offices where its golden ochres and deep greens can harmonize with wooden furniture or earthy textiles. Opt for a medium-to-large reproduction (24x36 inches or larger) to accentuate its bold outlines, and pair it with minimalist frames in walnut or black to balance its vividness. In modern settings, let it anchor a gallery wall with neutral-toned abstract prints; in traditional spaces, pair with rustic ceramics or woven baskets to echo its pastoral theme. The painting’s energy suits creative workspaces, where its vibrant palette can stimulate ideation, while its subject matter adds soothing organic warmth to dining areas. Avoid overly bright lighting to preserve the richness of its autumnal tones.
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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.
