Aratro
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Enrico Ursella's Aratro 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
Blending surrealism with agrarian symbolism, Aratro by Italian artist Enrico Ursella (1891-1969) presents a dreamlike yet tactile vision of rural life. Painted during the interwar period, the work depicts a plow (aratro in Italian) transformed into an organic, almost skeletal form—its wooden beam resembling vertebrae, while the blade dissolves into fluid brushstrokes. Ursella’s technique merges metaphysical painting’s eerie stillness with Futurist dynamism, resulting in a paradoxical object that feels both archaic and futuristic. The muted ochres and umbers recall frescoed farm walls, yet the composition’s uncanny tension aligns with Giorgio de Chirico’s Pittura Metafisica. Though less known than his peers, Ursella’s Aratro exemplifies Italy’s interwar artistic dialogue between tradition and modernism, where farming tools became avatars of existential contemplation—a quiet masterpiece bridging rural nostalgia and avant-garde experimentation.
For contemporary interiors, Aratro’s earth-toned palette and abstracted forms lend versatility. In a rustic-modern living room, its textured browns would harmonize with linen upholstery and reclaimed wood furniture, while the plow’s geometric distortions could echo in sculptural lighting or Brutalist decor. Opt for a medium-sized reproduction (approx. 80x60cm) above a minimalist oak console or beside industrial shelving to balance its surreal weight. For offices, pair it with matte black frames and leather furnishings to underscore its metaphysical gravitas—ideal for creative workspaces craving intellectual stimulus. Avoid competing with vibrant artworks; let Aratro anchor neutral walls as a conversation piece, its agricultural surrealism resonating with viewers seeking art that bridges pastoral heritage and modernist intrigue.
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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.
