The Ploughing Team
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Harry Fidler's The Ploughing Team 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 Ploughing Team by Harry Fidler is a captivating early 20th-century British oil painting that vividly captures the pastoral essence of rural life. Created circa 1915–1930, Fidler’s work exemplifies the tradition of English landscape and agricultural painting, echoing the influence of the Newlyn School with its focus on realism and natural light. The scene depicts a team of sturdy draft horses pulling a plough through sunlit fields, evoking a sense of timeless labor and harmony with nature. Fidler’s loose yet confident brushstrokes and warm earthy palette breathe life into the composition, making it resonate with nostalgia and tranquility. While not among the most radical works of its time, The Ploughing Team represents an important link between 19th-century rural realism and mid-20th-century modernist interpretations of the countryside, appealing to audiences who cherish agrarian heritage and the quiet dignity of manual work.
For interiors, this painting shines in spaces celebrating rustic charm or understated elegance. A countryside-themed living room or study would be ideal, where its earthy tones—burnt sienna, ochre, and muted greens—can harmonize with wood furniture, leather accents, or linen textiles. In a modern farmhouse or industrial-loft setting, its classical subject matter creates a striking contrast against sleek surfaces. A medium-to-large frame (around 24x18 inches for optimal presence) suits it best, placed at eye level above a fireplace, console table, or within a gallery wall of nature-inspired art. For offices, it adds warmth to minimalist spaces, subtly reinforcing themes of perseverance and tradition. Pair it with wrought-iron lighting or terracotta decor to amplify its pastoral mood, ensuring the colors anchor the room without overwhelming it.
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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.
