Nu Aux Fruits
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Andre Derain's Nu Aux Fruits 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
André Derain’s Nu Aux Fruits (c. 1910) is a vibrant fusion of Fauvist exuberance and classical composition, capturing a nude figure surrounded by lush fruits in bold, unmodulated colors. The painting radiates energy through its audacious palette—fiery oranges, deep blues, and emerald greens—showcasing Derain’s departure from naturalism toward emotional intensity. Created during the height of Fauvism, a movement Derain co-founded with Matisse, the work exemplifies the group’s revolutionary embrace of pure color as an expressive force. Though less famous than The Dance or Woman with a Hat, Nu Aux Fruits remains pivotal in art history, bridging Post-Impressionist experimentation and early modernism. Its raw vitality and flattened perspective foreshadow Derain’s later shift to a more structured, Primitivist style, yet the painting stands as a testament to Fauvism’s fleeting, radical spirit.
For interiors, Nu Aux Fruits shines in spaces craving warmth and dynamism. A large, framed reproduction (approx. 90x120cm) anchors a living room wall, pairing beautifully with mid-century modern furniture or earthy Mediterranean decor. The painting’s terracotta and teal tones harmonize with terrazzo floors, clay vases, or velvet upholstery in mustard or rust. In a minimalist office, it injects vitality without clutter—flank it with sleek black shelves to let the colors pop. For balance, avoid competing patterns; opt for neutral walls (soft gray or warm white) and let the artwork dominate. Smaller prints suit dining nooks or bedrooms, echoing fruit motifs in tableware or textiles. Derain’s work thrives where light enhances its hues—near a window or under directed track lighting for gallery-like drama.
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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.
