Plogande Oxar
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Rosa Bonheur's Plogande Oxar 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
"Ploughing in the Nivernais" (also known as "Ploughing Oxen") by Rosa Bonheur is a breathtaking masterpiece that captures the raw power and harmony between man and nature. Painted in 1849, this monumental work depicts two teams of oxen straining against their yokes as they plough a sun-drenched field, their muscular forms rendered with astonishing anatomical precision. The golden light washes over the scene, creating a warm, earthy atmosphere that celebrates rural labor with dignity and grandeur. Bonheur's meticulous realism, achieved through her unprecedented practice of studying livestock from life (even obtaining police permission to wear men's clothing for fieldwork), revolutionized animal painting. This work exemplifies her position as the foremost animalière of the 19th century and a trailblazer for women artists, having earned her first-class medal honors at the Paris Salon and later purchased by the French state—remarkable achievements for a female artist in that era.
For modern interiors, this majestic painting would anchor a sophisticated study or executive office beautifully. Its ideal dimensions (approximately 5 × 8 feet command attention on a feature wall) create impressive focal points—consider pairing it with rustic wood shelving and leather furnishings to enhance its pastoral elegance. The warm ochres and umbers in the composition harmonize splendidly with natural materials like linen upholstery, aged brass accents, or terracotta accessories. In contemporary spaces, balance its traditional realism with clean-lined furniture in taupe or slate gray tones. For smaller rooms, select a high-quality reproduction scaled to about 24 × 40 inches to maintain visual impact without overwhelming. Position lighting to accentuate the dramatic interplay of light on the oxen's hides, creating museum-worthy ambiance in residential or professional settings alike.
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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.
