Sousa Aurelia Martinsde Sousa
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Aurelia Maria De Souza's Sousa Aurelia Martinsde Sousa 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
Aurelia de Sousa's remarkable self-portrait "Sousa Aurelia Martinsde Sousa by Aurelia Maria De Souza" (1900) captures the artist in a moment of quiet intensity, her steady gaze meeting the viewer with remarkable modernity. Painted during Portugal's Naturalist period, the work showcases Sousa's mastery of chiaroscuro, with the warm glow of light sculpting her face against the deep, muted background. The restrained color palette dominated by earthy browns and creamy whites creates an introspective mood, while the artist's loose yet precise brushwork reveals her thorough academic training blended with emerging modernist sensibilities. This painting holds significance as one of Portugal's first major female-authored self-portraits, challenging gender norms in early 20th-century art. Its psychological depth and technical brilliance have cemented its position as a national treasure, displayed at the Soares dos Reis National Museum where it continues to inspire contemporary viewers.
For interior settings, this masterpiece calls for spaces that honor its historic gravitas while creating visual harmony. Place it in a study or executive office with warm wood paneling or soft-grey walls to enhance its rich tones, ideally hung at eye-level about 60cm from seating areas. The ideal frame would be a carved giltwood or dark walnut molding with subtle ornamentation - neither too ornate to compete nor too plain to diminish its presence. Flank it with focused directional lighting (2700K temperature) to recreate the painting's original luminosity. Complementary decor could include Portuguese azulejo-inspired ceramics or a Persian rug echoing its earthy palette. Given its intimate scale (73×60cm), position it as a focal point above a leather-upholstered chair or writing desk where viewers can appreciate its remarkable details at close range, with surrounding furniture maintaining clean lines to avoid visual clutter.
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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.
