A Herdsman And His Family On A Hillside With A Maid Milking A Cow
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Karel Dujardin's A Herdsman And His Family On A Hillside With A Maid Milking A Cow 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
This charming pastoral scene by Dutch Golden Age master Karel Dujardin (1626-1678) transports viewers to a sun-dappled Italian hillside, where rural harmony unfolds. Painted circa 1660-1665 during Dujardin's Italian sojourn, the oil-on-canvas work showcases his signature synthesis of Northern precision and Southern luminosity. The composition centers on a herdsman's family amidst ancient ruins, with delicate brushwork capturing the maid milking a cow - a masterclass in texture rendering from wooly sheep to glinting copper pails. Dujardin pioneered this Italianate pastoral genre among Dutch artists, bridging Vermeer's intimacy with Claude Lorrain's classical landscapes. Now housed in London's National Gallery, the 55.9 x 49.5 cm painting represents a pivotal shift toward romanticized rural narratives in 17th-century European art.
For interior applications, this bucolic masterpiece harmonizes beautifully with transitional or classical spaces. Its intimate dimensions make it ideal for studies or sitting rooms, where the warm earth tones (ochre grasses, russet garments) complement leather furnishings and walnut wood tones. Consider pairing with French country decor - perhaps a distressed cream console table beneath it, accessorized with antique brass candlesticks echoing the painting's metallic accents. In home offices, position opposite a window to allow natural light to activate its golden hues. The pastoral theme suits breakfast nooks or spa-like bathrooms when reproduced on scaled archival prints. For proper visual weight, hang at eye level with 2-3 inches clearance from furniture, allowing the composition's diagonal lines to energize the space while maintaining its serene atmosphere.
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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.
