Derby Day
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Powell Frith's Derby Day 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
William Powell Frith's Derby Day (1856–58) is a dazzling snapshot of Victorian society, bursting with energy and narrative detail. This monumental oil painting captures the exhilarating chaos of England's most famous horse race at Epsom Downs, where aristocrats, street vendors, entertainers, and pickpockets collide in a vibrant social panorama. Measuring an impressive 101.6 × 223.5 cm, Frith's meticulous realism and clever storytelling—reminiscent of Hogarth—elevate it as a masterpiece of genre painting. The composition hums with vignettes: a wealthy family picnicking oblivious to thieves, a acrobat performing atop a platform, and bookmakers haggling with eager punters. Exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1858 to record crowds, its success solidified Frith's reputation and exemplified the Victorian public's appetite for modern-life subjects. Today, housed in Tate Britain, it remains a pivotal work bridging narrative art and social commentary.
For interiors, Derby Day's dynamic scale and rich palette make it ideal for spaces that welcome conversation. A grand living room or office with high ceilings could showcase its sprawling narrative as a focal point—opt for a traditional gilded frame to honor its 19th-century origins. Balance its busy composition with solid-color furnishings in deep greens or mauves, echoing the painting’s earthy tones, and introduce brass or walnut accents to complement its warm hues. In a study or library, its storytelling quality pairs well with leather armchairs and dark wood shelves. For smaller spaces, a high-quality reproduction in a simpler frame could still anchor a wall when grouped with equestrian-themed prints or minimalist decor to avoid visual competition, letting Frith’s masterpiece command attention.
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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.
