Calm Waters
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mauritz F. H. de Haas's Calm Waters 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
"Mauritz F. H. de Haas’s Calm Waters transports viewers to a serene maritime moment bathed in golden luminosity. The Dutch-American marine painter (1832-1895), trained at the Rotterdam Academy and influenced by the Hague School, masterfully captures the interplay of light and water through delicate brushwork characteristic of 19th-century tonal realism. The composition, likely depicting New York or New England shores where de Haas settled, shows glassy waters reflecting hazy skies, with sailboats becoming gentle silhouettes – a poetic study of tranquility that established him as America’s premier marine painter of the Gilded Age. This work exemplifies his transition from Dutch precision to softer American Luminism, bridging European tradition with New World atmospheric sensibility.
Measuring approximately 24 × 36 inches (a common size for de Haas’s medium works), Calm Waters creates an instant focal point when hung against cool-toned walls in spaces craving organic movement. Its muted gold and silver palette harmonizes beautifully with gray-blue upholstery or weathered oak furnishings in coastal-inspired interiors. In home offices, position it opposite windows to allow changing light to animate its watery surface, reinforcing the calming effect. For corporate settings, pair with minimalist black frames in reception areas to counterbalance modern architecture with timeless serenity. The painting’s horizontal format ideally suits above sofas or boardroom consoles, its reflective quality visually expanding smaller spaces while maintaining an unimposing presence."
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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.
