





Bathing In The Avon, Wiltshire
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Wilfred Gabriel De Glehn's Bathing In The Avon, Wiltshire 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
"Bathing in the Avon, Wiltshire" by Wilfred Gabriel De Glehn (1870-1951) is a radiant Impressionist oil painting that captures the leisurely elegance of Edwardian England. Created circa 1908, this sun-dappled riverscape along Wiltshire's River Avon showcases De Glehn's mastery of broken brushwork and luminous color - techniques honed during his time assisting John Singer Sargent. The composition, featuring fashionably dressed women enjoying the waterside, bridges French Impressionism with distinctly British pastoral traditions. As a member of the New English Art Club and Royal Academy exhibitor, De Glehn's work represents a sophisticated Anglophone adaptation of plein air painting, particularly notable for its refined treatment of bourgeois leisure scenes while maintaining spontaneous brushwork. The painting's historical significance lies in its documentation of pre-WWI English country life through an Impressionist lens.
For interior placement, this 61 × 76cm landscape would elevate a sophisticated study or executive office, its pastel palette of duck-egg blues and champagne tones creating harmonious dialogue with Farrow & Ball's "Borrowed Light" wall colors. The ideal display would be in natural-light areas like sunrooms or spaces with large windows to enhance its luminosity. Consider pairing with Edwardian mahogany furniture or contemporary neutral upholstery to bridge historical and modern aesthetics. A gilt frame would reference its period origins while amplifying the golden highlights, though a slim oak frame could modernize it for minimalist spaces. Position opposite impressionist-style upholstery fabrics or alongside Monet reproductions to create thematic cohesion, with lighting angled at 30 degrees to simulate natural sunlight on the canvas surface.
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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.