Juive De Bagdad, Hala Kaduri
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev's Juive De Bagdad, Hala Kaduri 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 1923 painting "Juive De Bagdad, Hala Kaduri" by Russian Orientalist Alexander Yakovlev is a mesmerizing fusion of Art Deco elegance and ethnographic precision. Against an emerald-green background, the subject’s luminous pearl headdress cascades like liquid moonlight, framing her contemplative gaze—an arresting stillness that bridges Baghdad’s cultural heritage and 1920s modernist exoticism. As a member of the Mir Iskusstva movement, Yakovlev refined his distinct linear stylization during expeditions across Africa and Asia, making this work a significant bridge between Russian Orientalism and European salon painting. The geometric patterning of the veil and the figure’s sculptural poise reflect both Art Deco’s love for streamlined forms and the artist’s academic training under Dimitri Kardovsky. This painting exemplifies early 20th-century Western artists’ romanticized yet meticulously detailed portrayals of Middle Eastern subjects, standing alongside works by Ludwig Deutsch and Jean-Léon Gérôme in prestige.
For display, consider a study with walnut-toned bookshelves or a luxe dressing room where the painting’s emerald and pearl palette can resonate with velvet upholstery or metallic accents. Its ideal viewing height (for the original 73×54cm dimensions) would align with eye level above a Chesterfield sofa or a lacquered console table, allowing the intricate headdress details to shimmer under focused lighting—try a brass picture light at 30° to enhance texture. Pair with Art Deco mirrors or Syrian brass trays to underscore its cultural context, but avoid overcrowding; the composition demands negative space. In offices, position it near leather-bound desks to complement its refined exoticism without competing with vibrant modern art. For larger spaces, a museum-quality reproduction at 90% scale would maintain intimacy while asserting presence.
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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.
