Falling Leaves
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jervis McEntee's Falling Leaves 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
Falling Leaves by Jervis McEntee (1828–1891) is a poignant example of 19th-century American landscape painting, embodying the Hudson River School’s reverence for nature’s quiet grandeur. The painting captures a serene autumn scene, where bare trees stand solemnly against a muted sky, their fallen leaves scattered across a still pond. McEntee’s subdued palette—soft browns, grays, and ochres—evokes melancholic beauty, reflecting his personal grief and the broader Victorian-era fascination with transience. Unlike the dramatic vistas of contemporaries like Albert Bierstadt, McEntee specialized in introspective, intimate landscapes. This work exemplifies luminism, with its delicate light and meticulous detail, yet diverges in mood, favoring solemnity over idealism. Though less celebrated than peers, McEntee’s focus on seasonal change and emotional resonance secures his place in American art history as a bridge between Romanticism and Tonalism.
For a harmonious display, Falling Leaves suits spaces that embrace warmth and contemplation. In a home, it pairs beautifully with rustic wood furniture, linen textiles, and earth-toned decor, enhancing cozy living rooms or studies. The painting’s muted hues complement Farrow & Ball’s heritage colors like Mouse’s Back or French Gray, while its intimate scale (typical of McEntee’s works, often under 24” wide) makes it ideal for quiet nooks or above a mantel. In offices, it adds subtle sophistication to minimalist settings—balance its melancholy with crisp whites and sleek metals. A gilt frame nods to its 19th-century origins, while a slim black frame modernizes it. Positioned opposite a window, its autumnal tones shift with natural light, echoing the passage of time McEntee so tenderly depicted.
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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.
