Girl Eating An Apple
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Sommer's Girl Eating An Apple 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 Sommer's Girl Eating an Apple (c. 1917–1918) captures a fleeting moment of quiet intimacy through bold yet tender brushstrokes. This oil painting, created during Sommer's involvement with the Cleveland avant-garde group "The Kokoon Club," blends Post-Impressionist vibrancy with Ashcan School realism—peeling skin visible on the fruit, the girl's pensive gaze suggesting deeper narratives. The warm ochre background wraps around her figure like autumnal light, while spontaneous daubs of pink and white animate her dress with movement. Historically significant as a bridge between American Regionalism and Modernist experimentation, Sommer's work predates similar psychological depth explored later by Hopper. The apple—both mundane and symbolic—echoes art historical traditions from Cranach to Cézanne, yet feels strikingly immediate in Sommer's Midwestern vernacular.
For contemporary interiors, this 24 × 20 inch canvas offers versatile styling potential. In a minimalist office, frame it in slender walnut with anti-glare museum glass to create focal contrast against concrete walls, letting its earthy palette complement reclaimed wood furnishings. For bohemian living spaces, pair it with textured mustard throw pillows and matte black decorative objects to amplify its expressive brushwork. The painting’s intimate scale suits nooks beside reading chairs or hallway vignettes, while its warm undertones harmonize with Farrow & Ball’s "India Yellow" or Sherwin-Williams’ "Accessible Beige." Consider asymmetric grouping with smaller charcoal sketches to echo Sommer’s spontaneous aesthetic, or display solo on a picture ledge for casual elegance. Its psychological depth balances well with sleek mid-century furniture or industrial lighting, serving as an organic counterpoint to modern geometries.
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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.
