Woman Nursing an Infant 1658-60
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pieter De Hooch's Woman Nursing an Infant 1658-60 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
Pieter de Hooch's "Woman Nursing an Infant" (1658-60) is a radiant testament to the Dutch Golden Age's domestic intimacy. Bathed in golden light streaming through an open Dutch door, the scene captures a quiet moment where a mother nurses her child while another woman peels apples—an exquisite study in warmth and tranquility. De Hooch masterfully employs his signature checkerboard tiles and receding architectural spaces to create a sense of harmonious order. The painting exemplifies the "Delft School" style with its meticulous attention to textile textures (note the mother’s striped skirt) and play of light filtering through leaded glass windows. Art historically, it bridges Vermeer’s poetic stillness and Dutch genre painting’s moral narratives, standing as a crucial example of how 17th-century artists elevated mundane moments into transcendent visual poetry through precise compositions and symbolic depth (like the hearth representing domestic virtue).
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece would elevate studies or living rooms with its balanced composition. Choose wall areas receiving natural light to echo the painting’s luminosity—position it at eye level (standard 57" center) on neutral-toned walls like Farrow & Ball’s "French Gray" to accentuate its earthy ochres and blues. A wooden frame with subtle gold leaf would complement both the artwork’s warmth and modern or traditional interiors. In offices, pair it with minimalist furniture to let its narrative detail shine, or in homes, style with Delft-inspired ceramics and textured wool throws for a cohesive Dutch aesthetic. Optimal viewing requires modest spacing (the original 52.7 x 61 cm suits medium-sized walls), avoiding cluttered surrounds to preserve its serene authority.
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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.
