Summer Berries
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Philip Hermogenes Calderon's Summer Berries 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
Summer Berries by Philip Hermogenes Calderon is a captivating Victorian-era masterpiece that radiates warmth and nostalgia. Painted in 1884, this oil-on-canvas work showcases Calderon's signature Pre-Raphaelite-inspired style, blending meticulous detail with poetic symbolism. The composition features ripe summer fruits—likely raspberries and currants—arranged artfully against a textured background, their luminous surfaces reflecting light with almost photographic precision. Calderon, as a Royal Academician and Keeper of the Royal Academy, represents the bridge between Pre-Raphaelite idealism and late Victorian aestheticism. The painting's emphasis on transient beauty reflects the period's fascination with memento mori themes, while its technical brilliance demonstrates the academic traditions Calderon championed. Today, it stands as an important example of late 19th-century British still life, offering insight into both artistic techniques and cultural preoccupations of the era.
For contemporary interior spaces, Summer Berries offers remarkable versatility as a decorative element. In a dining room or kitchen, its fruit motif creates harmonious connections with natural materials like oak tables or ceramic dinnerware, while its warm crimson and gold tones pair beautifully with navy blue or sage green walls. Choose a medium-sized reproduction (around 24×30 inches) for intimate spaces to appreciate Calderon's brushwork details, or opt for a larger statement piece above a mantelpiece in traditional-style offices. The painting's balanced composition works particularly well in rooms with architectural moldings, where its classical sensibility feels at home. For modern spaces, frame it in a minimalist black gallery frame to let the rich colors pop against white walls, creating an artful contrast between Victorian romanticism and contemporary aesthetics. Its luminous quality makes it ideal for north-facing rooms needing warmth, while the botanical theme complements indoor greenery beautifully.
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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.
