The Shortening Winters Day is Near a Close
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Joseph Farquharson's The Shortening Winters Day is Near a Close 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
Joseph Farquharson's The Shortening Winter's Day is Near a Close (1903) is a breathtaking depiction of twilight serenity in a snow-laden Scottish landscape. A shepherd guides his flock home under a dusky lavender sky, their figures outlined against the glowing amber remnants of sunset. Farquharson, a master of Victorian Romanticism, captured Scotland’s rural beauty with photographic precision yet imbued the scene with poetic melancholy—earning him the nickname "Frozen Mistletoe" for his wintry pastoral works. The painting’s soft luminosity, achieved through layered glazes, exemplifies his academic training blended with plein-air spontaneity. Though sometimes overshadowed by Impressionism’s rise, this work remains iconic for its atmospheric harmony and narrative stillness, bridging 19th-century realism and emerging modern sensibilities.
For interior styling, this painting’s muted gold, dove-gray, and twilight-blue palette lends itself to traditional or transitional spaces. Hang it horizontally above a mahogany console in a study or reception area—its standard size (approx. 76×127 cm) suits medium-width walls—paired with gilded Baroque frames or minimalist floater frames for contrast. The pastoral theme harmonizes with rustic wood furniture, wool throws, or antique brass accents. In offices, position it opposite windows to echo natural light shifts; the warm glow of the sky balances cool-toned walls (e.g., Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Gray). Scale down via archival prints for smaller rooms, ensuring its horizon line aligns with eye level to amplify the immersive tranquility.
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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.
