The Harvest Is Past, The Summer Is Ended
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Faulkner Wetherbee's The Harvest Is Past, The Summer Is Ended 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
George Faulkner Wetherbee’s The Harvest Is Past, The Summer Is Ended (1899) is a poignant example of American Tonalism, capturing the melancholic transition from summer to autumn with dreamlike subtlety. The painting's muted palette of soft golds, russets, and dusky blues evokes a serene yet elegiac mood, as if the landscape itself were sighing at the season’s end. Wetherbee, influenced by James McNeill Whistler and George Inness, employs delicate brushwork and atmospheric haze to blur boundaries between earth and sky, creating a meditative, almost spiritual quality. Though less renowned than his peers, Wetherbee’s work exemplifies late-19th-century Tonalism’s focus on emotion over realism. This piece, exhibited at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, reflects the era’s fascination with nature’s ephemerality—a quiet counterpoint to Industrial Age progress.
For interior styling, this painting’s introspective tone suits spaces designed for contemplation—a study, library, or serene bedroom corner. Its warm neutrals harmonize with organic textures like linen upholstery, weathered wood, or sepia-toned leather bindings. Choose a frame in unpretentious oak or gilded brass to echo its rustic-genteel sensibility. At approximately 30x40 inches, it commands attention without overwhelming; position it as a focal point against deep olive or slate walls to intensify its glow. In minimalist offices, it softens stark lines, while in traditional spaces, it bridges Victorian richness and Arts & Crafts simplicity. Pair it with indirect lighting (warm LED sconces or a low-hanging pendant) to amplify its atmospheric depth. The artwork’s seasonal theme also makes it ideal for rotating displays—transition it from summer’s end to early winter vignettes beside dried botanicals or ceramic vessels in complementary earth tones.
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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.
