Merchant
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Boris Kustodiev's Merchant 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
Merchant by Boris Kustodiev (1918) is a vivid celebration of prerevolutionary Russian merchant life, radiating warmth and opulence through its rich palette and dynamic composition. Kustodiev, a master of the Russian Art Nouveau movement, immerses viewers in a scene brimming with sensory delights—a rotund merchant clad in luxurious furs presides over a table heaving with samovars, ripe watermelons, and oriental fabrics, embodying the "fat beauty" aesthetic that became his signature. Painted during his wheelchair-bound years, this work epitomizes his unique blend of realism and folkloric exaggeration, offering both social commentary and nostalgic idealism. As a key figure of the Mir iskusstva (World of Art) group, Kustodiev’s work occupies a distinctive space in art history, bridging traditional Russian iconography with modernist decorative impulses while documenting vanishing bourgeois customs before the Soviet era.
For interior styling, this masterwork demands a space that echoes its theatrical flair—consider hanging it in a dining room or mahogany-paneled study where its 140×167cm scale commands attention. The painting’s burgundy and gold tones pair splendidly with velvet upholstery or Persian carpets, while the merchant’s earthy fur collar suggests leather Chesterfield sofas as ideal companions. Flank the artwork with Tiffany lamps to enhance its amber highlights, or create a Russian salon effect by grouping it with smaller Kustodiev prints. In modern offices, balance its traditional elements with sleek metallic frames and minimalist furniture to let the painting’s narrative energy shine. Position it as a focal point opposite large windows, where natural light amplifies the shimmering samovar details while providing viewing distance to appreciate Kustodiev’s intricate storytelling.
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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.
