The Fruit Sorters
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mark Gertler's The Fruit Sorters 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
Mark Gertler’s The Fruit Sorters (1916) is a striking modernist masterpiece that radiates both tranquility and quiet intensity. The painting depicts two young women engrossed in sorting apples against a flattened, almost geometric background, their rounded forms echoing the fruit they handle—a subtle interplay between human labor and nature’s bounty. Gertler, a key figure in Britain’s early 20th-century avant-garde, blends influences from Post-Impressionism and nascent Cubism, infusing everyday labor with a sculptural dignity. The warm ochres and deep reds create a rhythmic harmony, while the deliberate simplification of shapes reflects his break from naturalism. Completed during World War I, the work contrasts the era’s chaos with serene order, making it a poignant symbol of resilience. Today, it is celebrated for bridging traditional subject matter with bold abstraction, securing Gertler’s place as a pioneer of British modernism.
For a contemporary space, The Fruit Sorters would elevate a dining room or study with its rich tones and balanced composition. Its warm palette pairs beautifully with mid-century wooden furniture or terracotta accents, while the semi-abstract style complements minimalist or Scandinavian interiors seeking an artistic focal point. Choose a wall with ample natural light to enhance the painting’s glowing hues, and consider a frame in muted gold or dark walnut to honor its period. A medium-large size (around 24x30 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms. In an office, it could inspire creativity above a desk or anchor a lounge area, its theme of meticulous work subtly reinforcing productivity. For cohesion, pull one dominant color—like the deep red of the apples—into cushions or a nearby rug, tying the space together with understated sophistication.
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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.
