Boleando Avestruces
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bernabe Demaria's Boleando Avestruces 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
Boleando Avestruces ("Corralling Ostriches") by Argentine artist Bernabé Demaria is a vivid, dynamic portrayal of rural life in the late 19th-century Pampas. Painted circa 1885-1890 during Argentina's agricultural boom, this oil masterpiece captures the raw energy of gauchos herding flightless birds across golden grasslands. Demaria's academic realism blends with subtle romanticism – sunlight dances on fluttering feathers as muscular horsemen strain against swirling dust clouds. As one of the earliest artistic documentations of Argentina's iconic ostrich hunting tradition, it occupies a crucial place in Latin American art history, bridging ethnographic documentation and emerging nationalist art movements. The dramatic diagonals and earthy palette reflect Demaria's European training while celebrating distinctly South American themes, making it a predecessor to later Costumbrismo works that defined Argentine cultural identity.
For contemporary interiors, the painting's warm ochres and sage greens make it ideal for spaces with natural textures – consider pairing it with leather Chesterfield sofas or reclaimed wood furniture in a study or executive office. Its standard 40x60 inch museum dimensions command attention above a mantel or as a dining room focal point, where the action-packed composition sparks conversation. Modern minimalist spaces benefit from its organic movement when juxtaposed against clean lines, while traditional settings can echo its ornate gilt frame with brass accents. In color scheming, pull out its terracotta undertones with Navajo White walls or emphasize the azure sky fragments through cobalt throw pillows. For commercial spaces, this historically significant work projects cultured sophistication in law firm lobbies or upper-end restaurants seeking authentic Argentine ambiance without clichéd motifs.
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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.
