Apple In Snow
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Johnston Soren's Apple In Snow 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
"Apple in Snow" by John Johnston Sorensen (1878-1962) is a delicate winter still life that captures the quiet poetry of nature through Scandinavian simplicity. The Danish artist, trained in Copenhagen’s Royal Academy, presents a single red apple nestled in fresh snow – its glossy surface echoing the muted winter light with Impressionistic brushwork. This 1910s-1920s work exemplifies the "Nordic Modern" movement, bridging traditional realism with emerging modernism. The painting’s intimate scale (typically 30x40cm) creates visceral tension between the fruit’s vitality and winter’s stillness, recalling Courbet’s textural realism while foreshadowing Magritte’s symbolic minimalism. Now in Odense’s Fyns Kunstmuseum collection, its restrained palette of apple crimson against blue-gray snow shadows revolutionized Scandinavian still life conventions by finding drama in solitude rather than abundance.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork shines in minimalist Nordic interiors or modern offices needing organic warmth. Hang it in dining nooks or entryways at eye level (standard 55-60” from floor) where its 16:20 proportions can breathe against pale oak or sage walls. The apple’s vermillion tones pair beautifully with Fjord blue textiles or muted terracotta accents, while its snow textures complement linen upholstery. In corporate settings, display it alongside monochrome photography to balance its chromatic focus. Smaller reproductions work above consoles or desks, while original-sized prints demand 36-48” of clearance from furniture. For dramatic effect, spotlight it with 2700K LED lighting to enhance the snow’s cool undertones, creating dynamic interplay with adjacent matte black decor elements. Its contemplative mood suits meditation spaces when coupled with bleached walnut shelving and hand-thrown stoneware.
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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.
