Recogida De La Naranja (picking Oranges)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Julio Vila y Prades's Recogida De La Naranja (picking Oranges) 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
Julio Vila y Prades’ Recogida De La Naranja (Picking Oranges) is a luminous ode to Valencia’s agrarian traditions, capturing the sun-drenched harmony between laborers and the fertile landscape. Painted in Vila y Prades’ characteristic Naturalist style, the work brims with warm ochres, vivid greens, and the soft glow of sunlight filtering through orange trees—a tribute to the Levante school’s emphasis on regional light and rural life. Active in the late 19th to early 20th century, Vila y Prades was celebrated for his genre scenes that merged meticulous detail with atmospheric realism, situating him alongside Spanish contemporaries like Sorolla in portraying the vitality of Mediterranean labor. This piece stands as a historical vignette, documenting Valencia’s citrus heritage while exemplifying Spain’s broader costumbrismo movement, which romanticized local customs with ethnographic precision. Its composition—balanced yet dynamic, with figures mid-harvest—invites viewers into a moment of quiet productivity, making it both an artistic and cultural artifact.
For interiors, Recogida De La Naranja thrives in spaces craving warmth and organic energy. A large-scale reproduction (aim for 24"x36" or larger) anchors a dining room or sunlit office, its earthy palette harmonizing with terracotta accents, woven textures, or walnut wood finishes. Position it against muted olive or cream walls to let the citrus hues pop, or pair it with wrought-iron fixtures for a rustic-Mediterranean vibe. In minimalist settings, the painting’s vibrant oranges and blues inject vitality without overwhelming; in traditional decor, its narrative richness complements antique furnishings. For offices, it fosters a grounded yet uplifting ambiance—ideal near seating areas or lobbies. Consider framing with a gilt or distressed wood border to echo its historical roots, ensuring it remains the focal point while seamlessly tying into the room’s color story.
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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.
