Pegase
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alberto Savinio's Pegase 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
Soaring between myth and modernity, Pegase by Alberto Savinio (1914) captures the surreal reimagining of the winged horse Pegasus—an emblem of poetic inspiration transformed into a dreamlike mechanical hybrid. Savinio, brother to Giorgio de Chirico and a key figure in the Scuola Metafisica movement, infuses the canvas with eerie stillness and theatrical tension. The creature’s angular, almost clockwork limbs contrast with its ethereal wings, set against a barren, dreamlit landscape suggestive of classical ruins and industrial mirages. This painting epitomizes Savinio’s fusion of myth, Freudian symbolism, and proto-Surrealist dislocation, bridging Renaissance allegory and 20th-century avant-garde experimentation. Rarely exhibited publicly, Pegase remains a cult masterpiece, revered for its unsettling beauty and intellectual depth within early modernist circles.
For interiors, Pegase demands a contemplative space—think a minimalist study, an art collector’s lounge, or a creative agency’s meeting room. Its muted ochres and steely grays harmonize with mid-century walnut furniture or matte black accents, while the surreal motif pairs strikingly with streamlined decor to avoid visual competition. Opt for a medium-large format (canvas or high-quality print) to let its details shine, ideally hung at eye level as a solitary focal point. Complement with indirect lighting to echo the painting’s crepuscular glow, or juxtapose with raw concrete textures for an industrial-edge contrast. Avoid overly ornate surroundings; Savinio’s metaphysical drama thrives in muted, architectural settings where its enigmatic energy can resonate.
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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.
