Plougher At Work
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Berton's Plougher At Work 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
Ploughing in the Nivernais (Plougher At Work) by French animalier sculptor Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899), sometimes misattributed to Louis Berton, is a monumental realist masterpiece celebrating agrarian labor. Painted in 1849, the canvas depicts two teams of majestic oxen straining against their yokes as farmers guide them through freshly turned earth. Bonheur’s meticulous detail—glistening musculature, swirling soil, and diffused golden light—imbues the scene with both visceral energy and Arcadian harmony. Commissioned after her groundbreaking The Horse Fair, this work solidified her reputation as a peerless depicter of rural life, earning acclaim at the Paris Salon and pioneering recognition for female artists in a male-dominated field. Its fusion of naturalistic precision with Romantic idealism places it within the Barbizon School tradition, while its heroic scale (133 × 260 cm) echoes Old Master grandeur, bridging 19th-century realism and pastoral allegory.
For interiors, Ploughing in the Nivernais commands spaces needing earthy sophistication. Its warm ochres and deep browns harmonize with walnut wood furnishings, leather accents, or Venetian plaster walls in taupe. Ideal above a fireplace in a study or dining room, the painting’s horizontal format suits wide walls—pair with rustic beams or gilt-framed landscape etchings to enhance its pastoral gravitas. In modern offices, juxtapose its organic textures with sleek steel desks for balanced contrast. Opt for focused gallery lighting to emphasize Bonheur’s brushwork, and avoid cluttering nearby decor; the scene’s narrative power thrives in uncluttered settings. Downscaled reproductions work well in farmhouse kitchens or entryways, provided surrounding hues echo the painting’s subdued earth 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.
