Selma Fontheim
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edvard Munch's Selma Fontheim 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
Selma Fontheim by Edvard Munch (1897) is a hauntingly intimate portrait that radiates melancholy and psychological depth, hallmarks of Munch's signature Expressionist style. Depicting the artist's cousin-by-marriage seated stiffly amid swirling patterns of her dress, the work creates striking tension between decorative surface energy and emotional isolation - foreshadowing themes Munch would later masterfully develop in The Scream series. Painted during Munch's Berlin period when he was pioneering Symbolist techniques, the portrait exemplifies his revolutionary approach to translating inner turmoil through distorted perspectives and vibrant color contrasts. Particularly groundbreaking is how Fontheim's pale face emerges spectral-like from the cobalt background while her black attire seemingly dissolves into the negative space, achieving what critics later described as "psychological chiaroscuro." This lesser-known masterpiece occupies a crucial place in art history as a bridge between 19th-century portraiture and 20th-century Expressionism.
For contemporary interiors, this enigmatic portrait makes a powerful statement piece best displayed against neutral stone-gray walls to emphasize its dramatic blue undertones. Ideal above a mid-century teak credenza in a study or paired with modern sculptural lighting in a reception area, its 82 × 66 cm dimensions require breathing room - maintain at least 1.5m viewing distance. Introduce metallic accents in aged brass or matte nickel to complement the cold-warm tension in Fontheim's complexion, while avoiding competing patterns given the painting's vibrant brushwork. In minimalist office spaces, consider framing with slender oxidized steel floater frames to echo the era's industrial aesthetics. For residential settings, position near windows where changing daylight subtly animates the portrait's layered glazing technique - Munch's signature method achieving extraordinary 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.
