Garden in May
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maria Oakey Dewing's Garden in May 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
Maria Oakey Dewing’s Garden in May (1886) is a luminous celebration of nature’s fleeting beauty, capturing the delicate interplay of light and petals in a private garden. Dewing, associated with American Tonalism, renders the scene with a soft, dreamlike quality—her brushstrokes dissolving flowers and foliage into a harmonious haze of pinks, whites, and greens. The painting embodies the Aesthetic Movement’s ideal of "art for art’s sake," where mood and refinement outweigh narrative. Though less famed than her husband Thomas Wilmer Dewing’s figures, Maria’s floral works are now recognized for their poetic subtlety, bridging botanical precision and atmospheric abstraction. Garden in May stands as a testament to Gilded Age women artists who transformed domestic horticulture into high art, influencing later Impressionist garden scenes.
For decor, Garden in May suits spaces craving serenity and organic elegance. Its ideal setting is a sunlit breakfast nook or a bedroom with soft linen textiles—environments where its pastel palette can breathe. Pair it with curved, carved-wood furniture (think Louis XVI or Arts and Crafts styles) to echo its natural forms. Frame it in a thin gilt or whitewashed oak frame to accentuate its lightness without competing. At approximately 20x24 inches, the medium scale ensures visibility without dominating; hang it at eye level beside a leafy houseplant or atop a muted-toned console to amplify its botanical theme. In offices, it brings calm to minimalist desks when contrasted against sage green or warm gray walls, offering a timeless antidote to stark modernity.
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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.
