Venus Och Tummelisa
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Carl Olof Larsson's Venus Och Tummelisa 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
Carl Larsson’s Venus och Tummelisa (1911) encapsulates the dreamlike intimacy and delicate charm characteristic of Swedish National Romanticism. Bathed in soft washes of watercolor, the painting depicts Larsson’s daughter, Lisbeth ("Tummelisa"), as she tenderly interacts with a statuette of Venus—an allegorical union of youthful innocence and classical beauty. Larsson’s mastery of luminous transparency and spare composition reflects Japanese print influences while celebrating Nordic domestic idylls, bridging late Arts and Crafts aesthetics with the emerging purity of early Modernism. Belonging to his famed Ett Hem series—iconic depictions of his Sundborn home—this work solidified his reputation as a cultural touchstone, elevating everyday Scandinavian life into poetic iconography. Today, it remains a seminal example of how 19th-century idealism harmonized with vernacular traditions.
To showcase Venus och Tummelisa in interiors, prioritize spaces favoring serenity and warmth. Its pale coral, sage, and ivory palette pairs elegantly with Scandinavian furniture—think light oak shelves or a Gustavian-style desk—while its whimsical theme suits sunlit reading nooks or dressing rooms. Frame it in a slim, gilt or whitewashed wooden frame to echo its ethereal tones, and hang it at eye level (standard 145cm from floor) as a focal point above a linen-upholstered bench or beside dried floral arrangements. For offices, pair it with minimalist black-and-white sketches to balance its softness, ensuring the original’s delicate details shine best at its modest scale (roughly 30x40cm reproductions). Avoid overly ornate surroundings; let its quiet mythology anchor a cohesive, light-filled aesthetic.
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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.
