Preparing for Winter by Aloysius O'Kelly Art Print

Painted in the 1880s, this evocative work captures a quiet moment of rural life, full of resilience, warmth, and human dignity. O’Kelly’s attention to gesture, texture, and atmosphere gives the scene a sense of calm endurance, as though the family is preparing not just for winter, but for the rhythm of life itself. It is a beautifully observed painting, made by an artist who understood how to find strength in ordinary moments.

Sizes & Format

40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20″

Available framed in black, white, or wood, or unframed.

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm, acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints are presented in a solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity. Every order is made to order and ships free, with delivery from the closest hub to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.