Picking Plums
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maurice Milliere's Picking Plums 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
Maurice Millière’s Picking Plums is a delicate and luminous Art Nouveau masterpiece that captures the ephemeral beauty of leisure and nature. Painted in the early 20th century, the artwork portrays elegantly dressed women gathering plums in a sun-dappled orchard, their flowing garments and graceful poses embodying the era’s fascination with organic forms and refined femininity. Millière, a French illustrator and painter, was renowned for his ability to merge poster art aesthetics with fine art sensibilities—a hallmark of Art Nouveau’s commercial yet artistic appeal. The soft yet vibrant palette, sinuous lines, and decorative compositions place this work firmly within the movement’s celebration of natural beauty and artifice. While Millière’s name may not dominate mainstream art history, his works remain pivotal in understanding the intersection of illustration, advertising, and high art during the Belle Époque, making Picking Plums a charming testament to the period’s visual culture.
For interior styling, Picking Plums would bring an air of vintage elegance to a light-filled lounge, bedroom, or even a boutique office space. Its dreamy, pastoral theme pairs beautifully with soft, curvilinear furniture—think Louis XVI chairs or Art Nouveau-inspired pieces—to reinforce the painting’s flowing aesthetics. To harmonize colors, incorporate muted greens, soft peaches, or creamy whites into upholstery or wall tones, allowing the artwork’s pastel highlights to shine. A medium or large-scale reproduction (around 24x36 inches) would command attention as a focal point above a sofa or console without overwhelming the room. For a layered look, flank it with gilded frames or botanical prints in similar tones. In a workspace, its idyllic mood could soften modern minimalism, offering a soothing counterpoint to sleek desks and metallic finishes—proof that Millière’s vision transcends time.
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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.
