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Noonday Rest - Rosa Bonheur - Oil Painting suits both traditional and modern interiors. As a fine art oil painting, it works as a standalone focal point or as part of a dining room gallery wall, and unlike a print it is genuinely hand painted in oils.
The artwork “Noonday Rest” is a quintessential example of Rosa Bonheur’s mastery in the realm of animal painting. Created in the year 1877, this piece exemplifies the Realism art movement, capturing the pastoral serenity of a bucolic midday scene with striking verisimilitude.
The composition of “Noonday Rest” invites the viewer into a tranquil landscape under the gentle shelter of a tree, providing respite from the midday sun. The focal point of the piece is a group of livestock—cattle and a robust horse—that embody a sense of calm repose. The livestock is portrayed with meticulous attention to anatomical detail and texture, from the glossy coat of the horse to the soft hide of the cows. Their relaxed postures and the dappled sunlight cast through the leaves create an atmosphere of idyllic peace.
Around these main figures, the pasture stretches into the distance, dotted with additional cattle that further contribute to the pastoral narrative. The artist’s use of light and shadow adeptly conveys the time of day, casting long shadows and enhancing the depth of the scene. The lush greens of the grass and the foliage are rendered with various shades and tones, lending the artwork a vibrant yet soothing quality.
In the foreground, the artist has carefully depicted the grass, with individual blades discernible, leading to a middle ground where the tree stands as a protective sentinel over its resting charges. The background slowly fades into soft, distant hills, suggesting the expanse of the pastoral landscape beyond the immediate vicinity. The sky above is bright and partly cloudy, hinting at the fleeting nature of the perfect moment captured in this peaceful reprieve.
The fine art subject is rebuilt stroke by stroke in oil, giving the finished canvas the depth expected of classic oil painting wall decor.
Expect subtle, hand-made variation rather than factory uniformity. Each fine art canvas is painted with oils, allowed to cure properly, and inspected before it is approved for shipment.
Wondering where fine art oil painting looks best? Try a dining room mantel, a dining room sideboard, or a hallway gallery wall. The fine art subject reads clearly from a distance and rewards close viewing up near.
Order Noonday Rest as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting classic character to your dining room. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 X 40 in | $234.98 |
| 36 X 48 in | $318.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $606.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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