Ploughing The Fields, Nova Scotia
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Horne Russell's Ploughing The Fields, Nova Scotia 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
Ploughing The Fields, Nova Scotia by George Horne Russell (1861-1933) captures the serene yet vigorous essence of rural life in early 20th-century Canada. This oil painting, created in 1926, belongs to the Canadian Impressionist tradition, blending plein-air techniques with a muted yet luminous palette. Russell masterfully depicts a farmer guiding his oxen through freshly turned earth, the rhythmic furrows stretching toward a distant horizon under a vast, cloud-streaked sky. The composition balances earthy browns and ochres with soft blues and greens, invoking both the toil and tranquility of agrarian labor. As a member of the Royal Canadian Academy, Russell’s works are celebrated for their poetic realism and contribution to regionalist art, offering a nostalgic yet dignified portrayal of Maritime life that resonates with Canada’s cultural identity.
For interior decoration, Ploughing The Fields would enhance spaces seeking warmth and understated elegance. Its horizontal landscape format suits wide walls above consoles or fireplaces in rustic, farmhouse, or transitional-style rooms. Pair it with natural materials like weathered wood or linen textiles to echo its pastoral theme. The painting’s earthy tones harmonize with neutral walls (soft beige, sage green) or act as a muted contrast in monochromatic schemes. In offices, it fosters calm focus—ideal for creative studios or professional spaces valuing heritage and simplicity. Opt for a medium to large size (e.g., 24x36 inches) to allow its details to breathe, framed in a distressed wood or slim gilt frame to bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics. Its timeless appeal lies in evoking both nostalgia and quiet sophistication.
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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.
