Workers In The Field
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Santeri Salokivi's Workers In The Field 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
Santeri Salokivi’s Workers In The Field (1918) captures the raw vitality of rural labor through a dynamic blend of Expressionist brushwork and Finnish national romanticism. The painting portrays farmers toiling under vast skies, their robust figures bending harmoniously with the earth—a poetic tribute to Finland’s agrarian roots post-independence. Salokivi’s textured strokes and earthy palette—ochres, deep greens, and moody blues—evoke both the physical weight of labor and the sublime connection between humans and landscape. As a pupil of Gallen-Kallela, Salokivi inherited the tradition of mythologizing Finnish identity while inflecting it with early modern tension. Though lesser-known internationally, this work epitomizes Finland’s "Karelianist" period, where artists sought to forge cultural authenticity amid growing industrialization. Its balance of visceral energy and lyrical composition positions it as a bridge between 19th-century realism and 20th-century emotional abstraction.
For interiors, Workers In The Field thrives in spaces celebrating organic textures and muted drama. Hang it in a study or dining room with reclaimed wood furnishings to echo its rustic gravitas, or contrast its warmth against slate-gray walls for contemporary balance. The painting’s 80x100cm scale commands attention—place it as a standalone focal point above a low-profile sofa or flanked by minimalist shelving. Pair with linen textiles, matte ceramics, and blackened steel accents to harmonize with its earthy tones. In offices, it inspires perseverance; position it opposite large windows to engage its shifting light-play with the sky’s hues. Avoid overly ornate frames; a slim, unvarnished oak border preserves its raw authenticity. This piece resonates particularly in Scandinavian or industrial-chic schemes, where its narrative depth elevates functional aesthetics.
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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.
