Gloucester Afternoon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Fern Isabel Coppedge's Gloucester Afternoon 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
Gloucester Afternoon by Fern Isabel Coppedge (1883-1951) is a vibrant winter landscape painted in the artist’s distinctive Impressionist-Expressionist hybrid style. The 1927 oil painting captures Gloucester’s snow-covered houses with bold, rhythmic brushstrokes and an unconventional color palette where lavender shadows dance across cobalt snow and coral-lit facades glow against icy blues. Coppedge, a Pennsylvania Impressionist and member of the Philadelphia Ten, developed this signature approach through studies at the Art Students League and in France. This particular work exemplifies her talent for transforming New England scenes into chromatic symphonies, where reality merges with emotional resonance. Though less known than male counterparts like Edward Redfield, her contributions to American Impressionism—particularly her avant-garde use of color—garnered critical acclaim in the 1920s-30s. Today, the painting represents both regionalist charm and progressive color theory that prefigured later expressionist movements.
For contemporary spaces, Gloucester Afternoon’s 24 x 28-inch dimensions make it ideal for intimate settings like reading nooks or office alcoves. The painting’s cooler tones harmonize beautifully with mid-century modern or Scandinavian interiors—pair with slate-gray upholstery and matte brass accents to echo its wintry luminosity. In traditional homes, install it against navy wainscoting to intensify its chromatic depth while maintaining balance. For offices, the artwork’s energizing color clash stimulates creativity; flank it with minimalist black shelves to ground its vibrancy. Reproductions should use matte finishes to preserve the original’s textured impasto effect. Position where morning light can recreate the painting’s magical interplay of warm and cool tones—preferably opposite large windows to allow changing daylight to animate its surfaces.
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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.
