Going Home
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Julian Scott's Going Home 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
Julian Scott's Going Home (1871) is a poignant Civil War-era genre painting that captures a weary Union soldier's emotional homecoming. The oil on canvas masterfully blends realism with sentimental narrative, typical of post-war American art. Scott, a Medal of Honor recipient himself, infuses the scene with authentic detail—from the soldier's wrinkled uniform to the tentative embrace with his elderly mother on their humble farmhouse porch. The warm golden light bathing the figures creates a visual hymn to domestic reconciliation, while the distant smoke-filled horizon hints at lingering trauma. Historically significant as part of America's artistic processing of war's human cost, this work predates Winslow Homer's iconic veteran portraits, offering a more intimate, less heroicized perspective on homecoming that influenced subsequent Gilded Age narrative painting.
For contemporary spaces, Going Home makes a profound statement in studies or formal living rooms with traditional architectural elements. Choose a wall adjacent to warm wood tones—the painting's umber and ochre palette harmonizes beautifully with mahogany bookshelves or leather furnishings. The ideal hanging height positions the mother's face at eye level (approximately 60" from floor), creating an immediate emotional connection. In spacious offices, pair it with Civil War-era maps or antique brass lighting fixtures to underscore its historical gravitas. For smaller spaces, select a high-quality giclée reproduction scaled to 24"x36" to maintain visual impact without overwhelming—the composition retains its power when reduced. Avoid stark white walls; instead, opt for Benjamin Moore's "Manchester Tan" or Farrow & Ball's "String" to echo the painting's earthy warmth while allowing the central figures to emerge subtly from background tones.
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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.
