A Rest From Ploughing
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Thomas Smythe's A Rest From Ploughing 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
In A Rest From Ploughing, Thomas Smythe (also known as Thomas Smith of Derby) captures a serene yet evocative moment of rural life in 18th-century England. The painting depicts a farmer pausing mid-labour, leaning on his plough while his horse stands patiently nearby—a quiet tribute to agrarian toil softened by golden light diffusing across the rustic landscape. Smythe’s work exemplifies early British landscape painting’s transition from purely topographic views to scenes imbued with narrative and atmospheric sensitivity. Typical of the Derby School’s style, it balances precise naturalistic details with subtle romanticism, echoing Dutch pastoral influences while foreshadowing Constable’s later celebrations of countryside life. Though less renowned than his contemporaries Gainsborough or Stubbs, Smythe’s oeuvre remains significant for documenting pre-industrial rural England with unsentimental authenticity.
For contemporary interiors, A Rest From Ploughing would complement spaces seeking warmth and timeless sophistication. Its earthy palette—ochres, muted greens, and soft browns—harmonizes with organic materials like linen, aged leather, or reclaimed wood in farmhouse or transitional décor. A medium-sized reproduction (approximately 24x30 inches) would anchor a study or dining area, its horizontal composition balancing shelving or low furniture. In minimalist offices, the painting’s narrative stillness offers visual respite, while traditional libraries could accentuate its heritage through gilt frames echoing Georgian aesthetics. Pair it with tactile textures (a wool throw, terracotta pots) to amplify its rustic charm, or let it contrast sleek monochrome walls for a striking focal point. The scene’s tranquil rhythm makes it ideal for spaces meant to inspire contemplation or connection to nature.
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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.
