June Night, The Vicarage Garden
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Nikolai Astrup's June Night, The Vicarage Garden 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
June Night, The Vicarage Garden by Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928) is a luminous Nordic masterpiece blending Romanticism and Symbolism with Scandinavian folk traditions. Painted between 1908–1915, the work captures Astrup’s childhood vicarage in Jølster, Norway, bathed in the ethereal glow of midsummer twilight. The composition bursts with rhythmic energy—swirling lupine flowers, undulating hills, and a sky alive with streaks of pink and gold—all rendered in Astrup’s signature impasto technique, where thick, textured brushstrokes heighten the scene’s mystical quality. Unlike his contemporary Edvard Munch’s angst, Astrup’s work celebrates nature’s spiritual resonance, rooted in local folklore and agrarian cycles. Today, it’s revered as a cornerstone of Norwegian National Romanticism, bridging traditional woodcut aesthetics with modernist color experimentation.
For decor, this painting’s dreamlike palette of cobalt blues, fiery oranges, and tender greens makes it ideal for spaces seeking warmth and vitality. Hang it in a sunlit reading nook or a minimalist office to contrast clean lines with its organic energy. Opt for a medium-large size (roughly 24×30 inches) to balance detail visibility and intimacy. Pair with rustic wood furniture or Scandinavian mid-century designs to echo its folk-art roots, or use linen textiles in sage or ochre to harmonize with its earthy tones. Avoid competing patterns—let the painting dominate as a focal point. In dimmer rooms, strategic lighting (like a directional gallery lamp) can amplify its incandescent glow, mimicking the Nordic summer light Astrup coveted.
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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.
