Section Five, Around The World In 80 Feet, Circa 1885
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Erastus Salisbury Field's Section Five, Around The World In 80 Feet, Circa 1885 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
Erastus Salisbury Field’s Section Five, Around The World In 80 Feet, Circa 1885 is a captivating example of 19th-century American folk art, bursting with whimsy and narrative richness. Painted in Field’s distinctive primitive style, the work depicts a fantastical global panorama compressed into a compact, scroll-like composition. With vivid colors and flattened perspectives, Field creates a charmingly disproportionate yet energetic vision of travel and discovery, reflecting the era’s fascination with exoticism and technological progress (exemplified by Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, published just a decade earlier). Though self-taught, Field’s work holds significance in art history for its blend of naivety and ambition, capturing the democratic spirit of American folk art while nodding to grander European traditions of history painting. The painting’s lively vignettes—from bustling ports to rolling countryside—offer an endearing time capsule of 1880s imagination.
For a modern interior, this painting’s playful yet historically grounded aesthetic shines in eclectic or maximalist spaces. Ideal for a study, library, or creative workspace, its storytelling quality invites engagement; pair it with warm wood tones, brass accents, and vintage globes to amplify its adventurous spirit. The work’s rich hues (deep blues, earthy greens, and warm ochres) harmonize with jewel-toned walls or contrasting neutral backdrops. At roughly 80 inches wide—as suggested by its title—it commands attention; scale it above a mantel, bookshelf, or as a focal point in a hallway gallery wall. For offices, its theme of exploration resonates in industries like travel, education, or design. Frame it in ornate gold or distressed wood to honor its 19th-century origins while keeping the surrounding decor simple to avoid visual competition.
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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.
