Late Afternoon, Plymouth, Vermont
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Willard Leroy Metcalf's Late Afternoon, Plymouth, Vermont 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
Late Afternoon, Plymouth, Vermont (1915–1920) by Willard Leroy Metcalf is a luminous example of American Impressionism that captures Vermont’s rural landscape bathed in golden twilight. Metcalf, a key member of the Old Lyme Art Colony, masterfully depicts a pastoral scene where soft brushstrokes dissolve autumn trees into a hazy glow, while a rustic farmhouse nestles amid rolling hills. As one of the leading American plein air painters, Metcalf’s sensitive handling of transitional light—particularly the interplay of peach-toned sky shadows and cobalt-blue foreground—elevates this work beyond mere regionalism. It reflects the Gilded Age’s nostalgia for agrarian simplicity, standing alongside Childe Hassam’s flag series as quintessential American Impressionism. The painting’s historical significance lies in its synthesis of French Impressionist techniques with distinctly New England subjects.
For contemporary interiors, this 25 × 30-inch canvas offers versatile decorative potential. Its warm ochres and mellow blues suit transitional or farmhouse-style spaces, where the painting could anchor a sitting area above a linen-upholstered sofa. Consider pairing it with Mission-style oak furniture to echo its rustic charm, or placing it in a home office beside sage-green walls for tonal harmony. The vertical composition works well in narrow entryways or flanked by sconces in dining rooms. In corporate settings, select minimalist black frames to let its impressionistic strokes shine within neutral-toned lobbies or executive suites. For smaller reproductions (16×20 inches or under), cluster it with Metcalf’s other autumn scenes to create a cohesive seasonal gallery wall. The painting’s soothing luminosity makes it ideal for spaces meant to evoke contemplation, from reading nooks to psychotherapy offices.
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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.
