Ploughing 1889
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sandor Nagy's Ploughing 1889 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
Sándor Nagy's Ploughing (1889) immerses viewers in the serene yet laborious rhythm of rural life at dusk. The painting, bathed in warm golden hues, depicts a peasant guiding his oxen-drawn plough across a vast, undulating field, with the fading light casting elongated shadows. Nagy, a prominent figure in Hungary's Art Nouveau and Gödöllő Artists' Colony, blends Symbolist undertones with folkloric realism—his sinuous lines and decorative patterning reflecting the era's fascination with organic forms and national identity. Historically, the work bridges 19th-century Naturalism and emerging modernist stylization, celebrating agrarian traditions while subtly critiquing industrialization. Its poetic composition and ethnographic sincerity position it as a cornerstone of Central European fin-de-siècle art, resonating with contemporaries like József Rippl-Rónai yet distinct in its luminous, almost spiritual reverence for the land.
For interior spaces, Ploughing lends earthy elegance to rooms with organic textures—think linen upholstery, oak furnishings, or woven rugs—amplifying its pastoral warmth. Ideal above a rustic console in a study or as a focal point in a sunlit dining area, the painting harmonizes with terracotta, sage green, or ochre accents. Choose a matte gold frame to echo its autumnal palette, and scale it proportionally: medium-sized (e.g., 24×36 inches) for intimate spaces, or larger in open-plan offices to balance modernity with rustic charm. Pair with Art Nouveau ceramics or minimalist decor to avoid visual clutter, letting the artwork’s flowing lines and emotional depth anchor the room’s narrative.
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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.
