Cat And Bird
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Corneille Max's Cat And Bird 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
Corneille's Cat and Bird (c.1929) bursts with primal energy through its bold lines and vibrant Expressionist palette. The Dutch artist (born Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), a co-founder of the revolutionary CoBrA movement (1948-1951), channels childlike spontaneity while subverting traditional composition. The painting depicts an angular feline with wide, hypnotic eyes fixated on a stylized bird – a visceral distillation of predator and prey rendered in electric blues, fiery reds, and acid yellows. Though created before CoBrA's official formation, the work exemplifies its core philosophy: rejecting Western aesthetic norms in favor of raw, emotive creation inspired by folk art, children's drawings, and non-European traditions. Today, Cat and Bird is celebrated as a harbinger of postwar European abstraction, bridging Kandinsky's lyrical forms and Miró's biomorphic surrealism.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece commands attention as a striking focal point. Its dynamic energy suits modern loft spaces or creative studios best, ideally displayed against neutral walls (soft grays or warm beiges) to intensify the color impact. Consider pairing it with mid-century modern furniture featuring organic curves that echo Corneille's flowing lines, or bold postmodern pieces for daring contrast. A large-scale reproduction (minimum 24x36 inches) maximizes visual impact in living rooms or office reception areas, while smaller gallery-wrapped canvases work well in reading nooks. Repeating two dominant hues from the painting (perhaps the cobalt blue and mustard yellow) in throw pillows or area rugs creates sophisticated cohesion. Position spot lighting to highlight the textured brushwork, transforming the artwork into a living conversation piece after dark.
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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.
