Young Woman Holding a Parasol
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert Edelfelt's Young Woman Holding a Parasol 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
Albert Edelfelt's Young Woman Holding a Parasol (1883) captures a luminous moment of quiet elegance bathed in Nordic summer light. The painting portrays Ada Elfving, the artist's cousin, standing gracefully in a sun-dappled garden, her white parasol casting delicate shadows across her translucent muslin dress. Edelfelt's masterful brushwork blends Impressionist spontaneity with academic precision – sunlight filters through foliage as fractured dashes of pale green and gold, while Ada's serene expression embodies the era's fascination with genteel femininity. Initially exhibited at the Paris Salon, this work cemented Edelfelt's reputation as Finland's foremost realist painter, bridging Scandinavian tonal austerity with French plein-air vibrancy. Its atmospheric rendering of light predates similar experiments by Sorolla and Sargent, making it a pivotal work in late 19th-century European realism.
For contemporary spaces, this painting's refined palette of pearl-gray, champagne and celadon green adapts beautifully to both minimalist and traditional interiors. In a home office, consider hanging the artwork in a carved gilt frame above a walnut writing desk, echoing its warm undertones with cognac leather accents. The parasol's circular form invites playful repetition – pair it with a drum pendant light fixture or round-back armchair. At 90x64cm, it commands attention above a console table in an entryway when matted generously with ivory linen. For maximalist spaces, amplify its floral motifs through chintz upholstery in complementary sage tones. The painting's diffused luminosity particularly enhances north-facing rooms, its cool highlights balancing warm wood floors. Position opposite large windows to allow changing daylight to interact with its shimmering surface, creating an ever-evolving focal point.
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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.
