Strawberries and Cherries
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Margaretta Angelica Peale's Strawberries and Cherries 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
Margaretta Angelica Peale’s Strawberries and Cherries (c. 1825) is a captivating still life that embodies the delicate realism and quiet elegance of early 19th-century American painting. The work showcases a sumptuous arrangement of lush red strawberries and glossy cherries spilling from a woven basket, their vibrant hues contrasted against a muted, earthy background. Peale, a member of the renowned Peale family of artists, brought a refined sensitivity to the genre, blending precise botanical detail with a soft, almost luminous light that imbues the scene with warmth and vitality. As one of the few women artists of her era to achieve professional recognition, her work holds significant place in American art history, bridging the Federal period’s neoclassical restraint with the emerging Romantic appreciation for natural beauty. This painting, with its intimate scale and harmonious composition, reflects the Peale family’s dedication to scientific observation and artistic craftsmanship, while offering a timeless celebration of nature’s ephemeral delights.
For interior styling, Strawberries and Cherries would shine in a traditional or cottage-inspired space, where its warm red tones and organic subject matter create an inviting focal point. Hang it in a dining area or kitchen to echo the colors of fruits and ceramics, or place it in a home office alongside wooden furnishings and muted greens to balance its richness. A gilded or rustic wooden frame would accentuate its classical charm, while keeping the surrounding palette neutral—cream, taupe, or sage—will let the painting’s vivid accents pop. At approximately 12 x 16 inches (typical of Peale’s still lifes), it suits intimate settings like a breakfast nook or a shelf vignette, though a larger reproduction could anchor a mantel or sideboard. Pair it with botanical prints or woven textures to enhance its earthy appeal, ensuring the artwork feels both curated and effortlessly timeless.
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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.
