L'aratura
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovanni Sottocornola's L'aratura 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
Giovanni Sottocornola's L'aratura (The Ploughing) is a captivating 19th-century Italian masterpiece that vividly captures the pastoral beauty and rhythmic labor of rural life. Painted in Sottocornola's signature realist style with subtle Romantic undertones, the artwork depicts a sun-drenched field where farmers guide oxen through rich, earthy furrows. The warm golden hues of the landscape contrast with the soft cerulean sky, creating a harmonious balance between toil and tranquility. As a prominent figure of Lombard Realism, Sottocornola elevates agricultural labor to poetic heights through meticulous brushwork that renders light with almost luminous quality. This work exemplifies the 1880s Italian art movement's shift toward celebrating national identity through vernacular themes, positioned stylistically between the Macchiaioli's light studies and Boldini's fluid elegance. Its historical significance lies in documenting the disappearing peasant culture during Italy's industrial transition.
For contemporary spaces, L'aratura brings timeless sophistication when displayed in a study or executive office with classic wood furnishings. Choose a wall bathed in natural light to enhance its golden tones – preferably opposite windows to avoid glare. The painting's typical 90×120 cm dimensions demand generous spacing (minimum 150cm viewing distance) in traditional or transitional interiors. Pair with warm neutrals like ochre or taupe walls, accented by leather Chesterfield sofas and brass lighting fixtures. In modern farmhouse settings, frame it in distressed gold leaf to bridge rustic beams with contemporary art. The earthy palette beautifully complements Farrow & Ball's "India Yellow" or "French Gray" wall colors. For offices, position it near textured elements like sisal rugs or reclaimed wood shelving to echo its tactile brushstrokes, creating visual harmony between art and decor.
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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.
