Resting
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Peel's Resting 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
The 1890 painting Resting by Canadian artist Paul Peel captures a tender domestic moment with luminous warmth. Depicting a young mother in a sunlit nursery gently cradling her sleeping child, the work exemplifies Peel’s academic realism blended with Impressionist brushwork—a hallmark of his Paris-trained style. The soft glow filtering through lace curtains bathes the scene in ethereal light, while delicate details like the mother’s embroidered shawl and the child’s flushed cheeks reveal Peel’s mastery of texture and emotional nuance. As one of the first Canadian artists to gain international recognition (earning a bronze medal at the Paris Salon for this very piece), Resting represents a pivotal bridge between European academic traditions and emerging North American realism. Its universal theme of maternal love, rendered with technical precision and poetic atmosphere, secures its place as an enduring icon of 19th-century domestic genre painting.
For interior spaces, Resting’s harmonious blend of ivory, rose, and sage tones makes it exceptionally versatile. In a living room or bedroom, position the artwork where natural light can echo its painted luminosity—perhaps flanked by vintage brass sconces to enhance its golden undertones. The 20 × 24 inch original size suits intimate spaces, but a high-quality reproduction in a slightly larger format (30 × 36 inches) could anchor a feature wall in a cozy office. Pair it with French country furnishings or Shaker-style simplicity to complement its timeless elegance, avoiding harsh modern shapes that might clash with its soft narrative. For color continuity, introduce tactile elements like a linen throw in dusty pink or a distressed oak frame to mirror the painting’s pastoral tenderness. As a focal point, it invites contemplation while maintaining an air of serene sophistication.
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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.
