The Date
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Reginald Marsh's The Date 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 Date by Reginald Marsh immerses viewers in the vibrant, often gritty energy of 1930s urban America. Painted in Marsh’s signature social realist style, the work captures a young couple in a dimly lit diner, their postures and expressions telegraphing a mix of tension and intimacy. Marsh, a keen observer of everyday life, renders the scene with dynamic brushwork and a keen eye for detail—crumpled napkins, the gleam of a jukebox, and the play of artificial light on weary faces. As a leading figure of the Ashcan School’s second generation, Marsh’s work celebrated (and occasionally critiqued) the working-class experience, making The Date a fascinating snapshot of Depression-era vernacular culture. Today, it’s prized for its narrative richness and unvarnished humanity, bridging the gap between Edward Hopper’s loneliness and the raw vitality of Jacob Lawrence’s Harlem scenes.
For a bold yet sophisticated interior, The Date commands attention in a study, dining nook, or mid-century modern office. Its moody palette—burnt oranges, deep browns, and muted yellows—pairs beautifully with leather armchairs, brass accents, or warm wood tones. Hang it against slate-gray or olive walls to amplify its atmospheric lighting, or offset its intensity with clean-lined furniture in a minimalist space. A medium-to-large frame (24x36 inches or similar) ensures the figures’ emotional resonance isn’t lost, while a vintage-inspired frame with slight distressing echoes the era. Pair it with industrial pendants or a Tiffany-style lamp to complete the period charm, or let it contrast strikingly in a contemporary loft with steel and glass elements. Marsh’s work invites conversation, so place it where guests can linger—perhaps above a sidebar stocked with art books or bourbon.
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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.
