The Hazy Spring Afternoon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Augusta Hiester Reid's The Hazy Spring Afternoon 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
Mary Augusta Hiester Reid's The Hazy Spring Afternoon (1896) immerses viewers in a dreamy botanical reverie, where delicate flowers sway in a soft golden haze. A leading Canadian floral still-life painter, Reid captured the transient beauty of nature through her signature Impressionist-Realist hybrid style—exquisitely detailed petals dissolve into atmospheric brushwork, recalling both Dutch Golden Age still lifes and Whistlerian tonal harmony. This painting epitomizes Reid’s pioneering role as one of the few female artists exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, bridging Victorian botanical precision with emerging modern sensibilities. The warm amber glow and vertical floral composition reveal her academic training under Thomas Eakins, while the ethereal quality foreshadows early 20th-century Symbolism. Today, it stands as a touchstone of Canadian Tonalism, celebrating quiet domestic beauty with museum-quality sophistication.
For interiors, this painting thrives in transitional spaces blending classic and organic aesthetics. Hang it in a sunlit breakfast nook or a minimalist office lobby—its 20" x 30" scale suits above consoles or flanking arched doorways. Pair with Sherwin-Williams’ "Alpaca" (SW 7022) walls to amplify its honeyed tones, or contrast with deep navy millwork for drama. The vertical format complements wainscoting or floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, while gilded Rococo frames harmonize with its Old World charm. In contemporary settings, place it beside matte black vases or linen upholstery to let its floral details pop. For offices, it brings tranquility to meeting rooms when paired with walnut tables and brass accent lighting—the muted palette avoids distraction while nurturing creative focus.
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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.
