The Start - Early Morning
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francis Hans Johnston's The Start - Early Morning 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
The Start - Early Morning by Francis Hans Johnston is a luminous embodiment of Canada's early 20th-century impressionist landscape tradition. Painted in 1919, it captures the quiet majesty of dawn in the Canadian wilderness, with misty golden light filtering through dense trees and reflecting off still waters. Johnston, a founding member of the Group of Seven, imbues the scene with a tactile sense of atmosphere—his loose brushstrokes and warm tonal palette evoking the transient beauty of sunrise. The painting exemplifies the artist's transition from formal portraiture to landscapes influenced by Tom Thomson, blending impressionist spontaneity with a distinctly Canadian reverence for untamed nature. Historically significant, it represents the romantic nationalism of Canada's post-WWI art movement, where landscapes became symbols of cultural identity. Today, it remains celebrated for its poetic equilibrium between realism and emotional resonance, a hallmark of Johnston's mature style.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s serene, nature-inspired palette makes it ideal for creating a calming focal point. In a home, hang it above a neutral-toned sofa or in a reading nook where its golden hues can harmonize with wood furnishings and earthy textiles—linen throws or jute rugs would enhance its organic warmth. In offices, pair it with minimalist black frames for contrast, allowing its soft colors to offset modern furniture without overwhelming the space. A medium-large size (around 30x40 inches) ensures visibility without dominating smaller rooms, while the horizontal composition suits wide walls or hallways. For color cohesion, introduce accents in burnt orange, ochre, or sage green through cushions or ceramics. Its contemplative mood lends itself to wellness spaces like spas or meditation rooms, where natural light can amplify its ethereal glow.
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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.
