Flora
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alessandro Zezzos's Flora 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
The 1879 oil painting Flora by Venetian artist Alessandro Zezzos (1851-1928) exudes the intoxicating romanticism of late 19th-century Italian Symbolism. This vertical composition depicts a scantily draped nymph emerging from blooming flowers, her porcelain skin glowing against the twilight-hued garden. Zezzos' fluid brushwork blends Pre-Raphaelite detailing with Macchiaioli's tonal modulation—particularly in how petals dissolve into impressionistic strokes toward the edges. The work epitomizes fin de siècle Europe's obsession with mythological femininity, standing out for its poetic ambiguity between innocence and sensuality that later influenced Art Nouveau illustrators like Mucha. Though less renowned than contemporaries Moreau or Böcklin, Zezzos' Flora remains noteworthy for bridging Venetian decorative traditions with pan-European Symbolist currents.
When displaying Flora in contemporary interiors, its dreamy palette of blush pinks, sage greens, and antique gold calls for muted backdrops—consider Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster walls or taupe upholstery. The vertical 85×50 cm dimensions suit narrow hallways or above console tables, ideally with directional picture lights to enhance the glazing's luminosity. For offices, pair with Burges-style furniture or Murano glass lamps to echo Venetian origins; in bedrooms, layer with Schumacher's floral damasks in coordinating subdued tones. Avoid harsh modern elements—the painting harmonizes best with ornate frames (try 2" gilt compo frames with acanthus details) and vintage-inspired textiles. Strategic placement near windows allows natural light to animate the translucent petals, creating dynamic interplay with shifting daylight.
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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.
