The Upper Ottawa, Near Mattawa
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Franklin Carmichael's The Upper Ottawa, Near Mattawa 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
Franklin Carmichael’s The Upper Ottawa, Near Mattawa (c. 1924) is a quintessential work of Canadian Group of Seven, embodying the bold, vibrant spirit of early 20th-century Canadian landscape painting. The scene depicts the rugged beauty of the Ottawa River region near Mattawa, Ontario, with its windswept pines, dynamic skies, and reflective waters rendered in Carmichael’s distinctive crisp, stylized brushwork. Warm autumnal hues contrast with cool blues and greens, creating a rhythmic harmony between earth and sky, while the composition’s skewed perspective heightens the untamed energy of the wilderness. As a founding member of the Group of Seven, Carmichael played a pivotal role in defining Canada’s modernist landscape tradition, and this piece exemplifies the movement’s ethos—celebrating the nation’s raw, unspoiled nature through expressive color and simplified forms. It remains a landmark of Canadian art history, bridging European modernism and a uniquely Northern visual identity.
For interior styling, The Upper Ottawa’s rich palette and energetic composition make it ideal for spaces seeking warmth and vitality. In a study or office, a giclée print (sized around 24" x 30") would anchor a wall above a mid-century walnut desk, its organic forms echoing the painting’s sinuous trees. Pair it with linen-textured gray or taupe walls to let the ochres and blues pop, and add minimalist black frames for contrast. In a living room, scale up to 36" wide above a leather Chesterfield sofa, flanked by brass floor lamps to amplify its golden tones. For a cohesive look, pull accents from the painting—rust throw pillows, indigo ceramics, or a jute rug—to weave nature-inspired texture into modern or rustic-industrial decor. Avoid overcrowding; let the artwork command attention as a focal point that channels Canada’s rugged lyricism into everyday spaces.
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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.
