October Moon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jules R. Mersfelder's October Moon 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
"October Moon" by Jules R. Mersfelder is a captivating pastoral landscape that embodies the essence of late 19th-century American tonalism. Created during the 1890s when Mersfelder was actively exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the painting reveals his mastery of moody atmospheric effects through its subtle gradations of autumnal colors. The composition features the titular full moon casting an ethereal glow over a quiet rural scene, where leafless trees stand as delicate silhouettes against the crepuscular sky. As part of the broader American tonalist movement that included artists like George Inness, the work exemplifies the movement's characteristic poetic ambiguity and emphasis on emotional resonance over topographical accuracy. Mersfelder's nuanced handling of limited earth tones - ochres, umbers and soft grays - creates a profound sense of seasonal transition and lyrical contemplation, positioning this work as an excellent example of the less-documented but significant regional practitioners of tonalism beyond its better-known East Coast proponents.
For interior decoration, "October Moon" makes an exceptional statement piece for spaces seeking to cultivate serenity and autumnal warmth. Its ideal placement would be in a study or sitting room with traditional or transitional furnishings, where the painting's 24 × 36 inch dimensions (typical for Mersfelder's works) would properly command attention without overwhelming. Consider positioning it against deep navy or olive green walls to enhance its tonal qualities, or in a natural wood frame to complement its earthy palette. The work pairs beautifully with Mission-style oak furniture or Arts & Crafts decor, while contemporary spaces might use it as an anchor for analogous color schemes featuring terracotta, slate blue and muted gold accents. In an office environment, it would bring contemplative balance to executive spaces when hung opposite windows to catch changing natural light that reveals different aspects of its subtle brushwork.
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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.
