The apple seller
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Petrus van Schendel's The apple seller 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
Bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, The Apple Seller by Petrus van Schendel (1806–1870) transports viewers to a quiet, intimate moment in 19th-century Dutch nightlife. The Belgian-Dutch Romantic painter masterfully depicts a young woman selling apples by lamplight, her face gently illuminated against a velvety darkness—a hallmark of Schendel’s nocturne style. Specializing in nocturnal market scenes, he captured everyday life with a poetic sensibility, influenced by Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro technique yet distinct in his delicate handling of artificial light. This small-scale oil painting (typically around 50 x 40 cm) epitomizes the Biedermeier era’s fondness for genre scenes, straddling realism and theatricality. Though overshadowed by his contemporaries, Schendel’s works remain cherished for their atmospheric storytelling and technical precision in rendering light and shadow.
For interior decor, The Apple Seller brings warmth and narrative depth to classic or transitional spaces. Its rich brown and amber tones pair elegantly with wood furnishings, leather accents, or textured fabrics like velvet or linen. Display it in a cozy reading nook, a dining room with dimmable lighting, or a study with warm neutrals to enhance its candlelit ambiance. A gilded or dark-stained wooden frame would complement its Old World charm. Given its modest size, it shines as a focal point above a console table or within a curated gallery wall alongside other Dutch Golden Age-inspired works or still-life paintings. For modern offices, it adds sophistication when contrasted with sleek, minimalist furniture—its glow softening stark spaces while sparking conversation about art history’s quieter gems.
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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.
