Cutting grass
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leon Augustin Lhermitte's Cutting grass 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
Leon Augustin Lhermitte’s Cutting Grass (French: La Fenaison) is a masterpiece of 19th-century realism, capturing the quiet dignity of rural labor with poetic sensitivity. Painted in 1887, the scene depicts peasants scything grass under a golden haze of sunlight, their bent figures harmonizing with the undulating fields. Lhermitte’s meticulous draftsmanship, rooted in academic training, is softened by Impressionist light—each blade of grass seems to tremble in the heat. A protégé of Courbet and admired by Van Gogh, he elevated peasant life to high art, bridging Millet’s solemnity with Monet’s luminosity. The work exemplifies Naturalism, a movement valuing unvarnished truth, yet its atmospheric glow lends an almost sacred aura to mundane toil. Today, it hangs in the Musée d’Orsay, a testament to Lhermitte’s role as the "painter of the fields" and a bridge between traditional and modern French art.
For interior styling, Cutting Grass’s warm ochres and verdant greens make it versatile for both rustic and refined spaces. In a study or home office, pair it with walnut furniture and linen textiles to underscore its earthy tones; the painting’s typical size (approx. 76 × 100 cm) suits a focal wall above a desk or between shelves. For contrast, frame it in a thin, gilt moulding to echo its golden light, or opt for a raw wood frame for a farmhouse aesthetic. In a minimalist setting, let the artwork anchor the room—balance its detailed composition with clean lines and neutral walls. Avoid competing patterns; instead, introduce texture through a jute rug or ceramic vases in muted glazes. The scene’s tranquil labor ethos also resonates in corporate spaces, fostering calm productivity when placed in meeting areas beside greenery or soft lighting.
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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.
