Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Demuth's Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy) 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
Charles Demuth's Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy) (1925) is a striking example of Precisionism, blending industrial clarity with organic elegance. This delicate watercolor celebrates the sensual curves of calla lilies—a flower Demuth adored and repeatedly depicted—while honoring Bert Savoy, a famous female impersonator of the vaudeville era. The composition balances botanical accuracy with stylized abstraction, where translucent petals glow against a muted background, suggesting both fragility and quiet audacity. Created during Demuth's late career when he merged floral subjects with queer symbolism, this work embodies America's embrace of modernity in the 1920s. Today, it’s celebrated as a bridge between realism and modernism, offering subtle LGBTQ+ cultural resonance decades before such themes gained mainstream recognition. The painting’s restrained palette and rhythmic lines exemplify Demuth’s mastery of "fertilized precision," where nature and artifice harmonize.
For decor placement, Calla Lilies suits minimalist or art deco interiors, its soft grays and whites complementing neutral walls or metallic accents. Hang it in a well-lit office nook to contrast angular furniture, or display it in a bedroom for serenity—try pairing with matte black frames for drama or floating frames for airiness. Proportional scaling is key: the original 14 × 10-inch size works best as part of a gallery wall, while enlargements maximize impact above mid-century credenzas. Echo its silvery tones with mercury glass vases or linen textiles, avoiding competing patterns. In corporate settings, it subtly offsets sterile environments without overwhelming; at home, it elevates dining areas or bathrooms, where its floral intimacy shines. Always spotlight with warm LED lighting to enhance its watercolor luminosity.
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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.
