Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Severin Roesen's Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass 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
Severin Roesen's 1852 Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass epitomizes the lavish Romantic-era still life tradition in America. This jewel-toned tableau bursts with tactile abundance—peaches glisten with dew, grapes cascade like amethysts, and a cut watermelon reveals ruby-red flesh, all crowning a silver tray beside a delicate wine glass. The hyperrealistic detail reflects Roesen’s German academic training, while the pyramidal composition nods to Dutch Golden Age influences. As a leading figure of 19th-century American still life, Roesen’s works bridged European elegance and New World optimism, their fragility (many were destroyed) making surviving pieces like this doubly precious. The painting’s theatrical lighting and celebratory mood capture the Victorian era’s fascination with natural beauty as moral allegory.
For display, this painting thrives in traditional or transitional interiors. Hang it above a mahogany sideboard or in a dining nook to amplify its convivial spirit—the wine glass motif naturally complements entertaining spaces. Its 20x24-inch dimensions suit intimate walls; frame it in giltwood with leafy carvings to echo the fruit motifs. Color-wise, pair with deep emerald walls or burgundy textiles to intensify its jewel tones, or soften with creamy neutrals for contrast. In offices, position it near leather-bound books or brass accents to reinforce its Old World charm. Avoid minimalist settings; its Baroque exuberance demands rich textures like velvet upholstery or Persian rugs nearby. For balance, flank it with Rococo mirrors to diffuse its visual density while maintaining thematic harmony.
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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.
