Fruit Seller
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alexander Evgenevich Iacovleff's Fruit Seller 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
Alexander Yevgenievich Yakovlev's Fruit Seller (published in the album "Chinese Paintings," 1920) is a vibrant snapshot of early 20th-century cross-cultural exchange. Rendered in bold, graphic lines influenced by Art Deco and traditional Chinese ink techniques, the painting depicts a street vendor surrounded by a vivid array of fruits—persimmons, pomegranates, and melons burst from the composition in warm reds and golds, contrasting with the vendor’s indigo robe. Created during Yakovlev’s travels with the Citroën "Yellow Expedition" through Asia, the work bridges European modernism and Eastern aesthetics, reflecting the artist’s ethnographic precision and decorative flair. Though lesser-known than his contemporaries like Sert or Dufy, Fruit Seller remains significant for its fusion of documentary detail and modernist stylization, capturing a vanishing era of artisanal trade.
For interior styling, this piece shines in spaces embracing global eclecticism or retro-modern schemes. A medium-sized framed print (24"x36") would anchor a dining area or study, its warm tones pairing beautifully with teak wood furnishings or bamboo accents. The graphic lines harmonize with Art Deco lighting or minimalist Scandinavian furniture, while the indigo hues could inspire throw pillows or a statement rug in analogous colors. In an office, it energizes a neutral wall near a mid-century desk, complemented by brass desk accessories. Avoid overcrowding—let its compositional energy breathe against a single-toned backdrop like slate gray or ochre for maximum impact.
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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.
