Horses By Adobe Building, Moonlight
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Oscar Edmund Berninghaus's Horses By Adobe Building, Moonlight 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
Oscar Edmund Berninghaus’ Horses By Adobe Building, Moonlight is a captivating example of Taos Society of Artists' romantic realism, blending the stark beauty of the American Southwest with lyrical nocturnal atmosphere. Painted in the early 20th century, the work depicts a group of horses resting near an adobe structure under a silvery moon, their forms softly illuminated against the earthy textures of the clay walls. Berninghaus masterfully balances warm ochres and cool blues, creating a dreamlike harmony between the desert wilderness and human habitation. As a founding member of the Taos Society, his work was instrumental in popularizing Southwestern themes in American art, bridging ethnographic detail with tonalist mood. The painting’s quiet luminosity and compositional restraint place it within the tradition of American Scene Painting, yet its poetic handling of light nods to Whistlerian nocturnes.
For interior staging, this artwork thrives in spaces seeking warmth and rugged elegance. Ideal for Southwestern, rustic-modern, or earthy minimalist interiors, it pairs beautifully with terracotta accents, rough-hewn wood furniture, or handwoven textiles in muted indigos and sienna tones. The 30"x40" original scale (or similar proportioned reproductions) commands attention as a focal point above a fireplace or in a study, where its lunar glow can be balanced with ambient low-wattage lighting. In offices, it injects contemplative energy—consider flanking it with oxidized bronze sconces or placing it near leather-bound books to amplify its historic resonance. The painting’s versatile palette allows it to harmonize with both warm white walls and deeper hues like charcoal or sage green, while its horizontal format suits wider walls or spaces above consoles. For cohesion, repeat its key colors in throw pillows or a kilim rug to create a curated narrative.
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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.
