Where Seconds Count
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Philip Russell Goodwin's Where Seconds Count 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
"Where Seconds Count" by Philip Russell Goodwin captures the thrilling intensity of early 20th-century American sporting art with remarkable dynamism. Painted circa 1925, this oil masterpiece depicts three polo players mid-charge, their muscular horses frozen in elegant motion as the foreground player leans perilously forward to strike the ball. Goodwin’s signature style blends academic precision with dramatic action – note the meticulously rendered horseflesh contrasted against loose, expressive brushstrokes in the dust-clouded background. As a leading illustrator for Collier’s and The Saturday Evening Post, Goodwin helped define the golden age of American narrative illustration (1890-1940), with this work exemplifying his knack for freezing split-second sporting drama. The painting’s historical significance lies in its celebration of polo as the "sport of kings" during America’s Gatsby-era fascination with aristocratic pastimes.
For contemporary interiors, this work makes a striking statement piece in traditional or transitional spaces. Its warm earth palette (burnt sienna, ochre, and slate blue) pairs beautifully with mahogany furnishings or cognac leather accents. Consider hung horizontally above a fireplace mantel or sofa in a gentleman’s study to emphasize its 36x48-inch panoramic composition. In corporate settings, it commands attention in executive offices or boardrooms when framed in period-appropriate gilt molding with linen matting to underscore its heritage. For balanced scale, allow 1.5 times the painting’s width as wall clearance. The kinetic energy suits spaces needing visual movement – try opposite sleek, modern furniture to create intriguing tension between eras. Lighting should be warm (2700K) and directional to enhance the dramatic chiaroscuro Goodwin masterfully employed.
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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.
