Bringing Home The Turf: The Kingdom Of Kerry
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Lavery's Bringing Home The Turf: The Kingdom Of Kerry 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
John Lavery's Bringing Home The Turf: The Kingdom of Kerry (1893) captures the quiet majesty of rural Irish life with striking naturalism. The painting depicts a lone figure leading a donkey laden with turf (peat) across a windswept landscape, the muted greens and earthy browns of the Kerry countryside rendered in Lavery’s signature loose, impressionistic brushwork. A master of capturing light and atmosphere, Lavery—a leading figure in the Glasgow Boys movement—elevates this humble scene into a poetic meditation on labor and landscape. The work reflects late 19th-century trends in realism and plein air painting, while its intimate scale (68.6 x 91.4 cm) belies its grandeur of feeling. Now held in Ireland’s national collections, it remains a touchstone of Irish pastoral art, bridging Victorian narrative traditions and modern tonal harmony.
For interior decor, this painting’s balanced composition and subdued palette make it versatile. Ideal for studies or living rooms with rustic, cottage-core, or heritage aesthetics, its warm umber tones complement exposed wood, linen textiles, and weathered leather furniture. Frame it in an unvarnished oak floater frame to enhance its organic quality, or contrast with a slim black gallery frame for contemporary spaces. Hang it at eye level (140–150 cm from the floor) above a console table or beside shelving with ceramic or stoneware accents to echo its earthy textures. In offices, it anchors quiet zones with contemplative energy—pair with a green velvet armchair and task lighting for a refined yet grounded vignette. The scene’s horizontal format suits narrow walls or spaces above sideboards, where its narrative depth invites lingering gazes without overwhelming.
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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.
