A Fruit Market
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard Earlom's A Fruit Market 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
Richard Earlom’s A Fruit Market is a vibrant copperplate etching and engraving that captures the lively essence of an 18th-century marketplace. Rich in detail and texture, the scene bursts with cascading baskets of fruits—peaches, grapes, and melons—interwoven with bustling figures, evoking a sense of abundance and energy. Created in 1775 after Jan van Huysum’s floral and fruit still lifes, Earlom’s work exemplifies the Rococo influence with its delicate play of light and meticulous botanical precision. Though known primarily as a reproductive engraver, Earlom elevated van Huysum’s compositions into standalone masterpieces, bridging Dutch Golden Age still-life traditions with British printmaking innovations. This piece remains significant for its technical brilliance and its role in popularizing still-life art among British collectors, blending decorative allure with scholarly admiration for nature’s bounty.
For interiors, A Fruit Market lends warmth and sophistication to kitchens, dining rooms, or studies. Its lush hues pair elegantly with earthy tones—think terracotta walls or oak furnishings—while the intricate details harmonize with both traditional and transitional décor. Frame it in an ornate gilt or walnut frame to enhance its vintage charm, or opt for a minimalist black frame for a modern contrast. Ideal for medium-sized walls (the original engraving measures approximately 20 x 15 inches), it works beautifully as a focal point above a sideboard or beside botanical prints for thematic cohesion. In offices, it injects vitality into neutral spaces, subtly reinforcing themes of prosperity and natural abundance—perfect for creative studios or executive settings seeking refined yet inviting art.
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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.
