No. 2 The Chinese Statuette
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Dorrit Black's No. 2 The Chinese Statuette 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
Dorrit Black's No. 2 The Chinese Statuette (1930) is a striking modernist composition that marries bold geometry with subtle Eastern influences. Rendered in Black’s signature linocut style, the work features a stylized Chinese figurine framed by angular planes of black and warm ochre, creating a dynamic interplay of positive and negative space. As a pioneering female artist of Australia’s modernist movement, Black distilled Cubist principles into this print, reflecting her studies with André Lhote in Paris. The statuette becomes both subject and symbol—an artifact reimagined through Western modernism’s lens, yet retaining an enigmatic serenity. This piece represents a pivotal moment in 20th-century printmaking, where cross-cultural dialogue met avant-garde experimentation, securing Black’s legacy as a bridge between European modernism and Australasian artistic identity.
For contemporary interiors, No. 2 The Chinese Statuette shines as a focal point in minimalist or mid-century modern spaces. Its monochromatic palette with earthy accents pairs elegantly with walnut furniture or neutral linen textiles, while the graphic lines harmonize with geometric lighting fixtures or abstract sculptural decor. Consider displaying it in a study or office nook—the artwork’s intimate scale (typical of linocuts at ~30x25cm) invites close contemplation. Float-framed in black to echo its inky forms, it would anchor a gallery wall alongside smaller Asian ceramics or modernist sketches. For color echoes, introduce muted terracotta throw pillows or matte glaze vases. The composition’s balance of austerity and warmth makes it equally suited to a serene bedroom or a creative workspace, where it quietly energizes without overwhelming.
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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.
