Per Aspera Ad Astra 1938
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Okun's Per Aspera Ad Astra 1938 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
Edward Okun’s 1938 painting Per Aspera Ad Astra (Latin for "Through Hardships to the Stars") is a mesmerizing allegorical work steeped in the Polish Symbolist tradition. Dominated by ethereal blues and shimmering golds, the composition depicts a celestial female figure ascending through swirling cosmic skies, her outstretched arms evoking both struggle and transcendence. Okun, a master of melancholy grandeur, blends Art Nouveau’s flowing lines with early 20th-century metaphysical symbolism, creating a dreamlike yet emotionally charged vision of human aspiration. Painted on the brink of WWII, the work reflects the era’s tensions between hope and existential dread, making it a poignant artifact of interwar Central European art. Though less internationally recognized than his peers like Gustav Klimt, Okun’s technical virtuosity in layered glazing and his unique fusion of mysticism with decorative elegance secure his niche in Symbolist art history.
For interiors, Per Aspera Ad Astra demands a contemplative space—consider a study with muted sage walls or a boardroom with matte charcoal finishes to amplify its luminous hues. Its vertical composition (approximately 150x200cm) suits tall, uncluttered walls; pair it with slender Art Deco sconces or a low, Brutalist console to avoid visual competition. The painting’s celestial palette harmonizes with terrazzo accents in lapis and brass, while organic textures like shearling or travertine soften its metaphysical intensity. In minimalist offices, let it anchor a monochrome scheme, allowing the gold detailing to echo in metallic desk accessories. For maximalist spaces, layer with 1930s crystal decanters or Czech cubist ceramics to echo its historical context. Always illuminate with 2700K warm lighting to replicate Okun’s original glaze effects.
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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.
