Breton Women
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ervin Plany's Breton Women 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
"Breton Women" by Émile Bernard captures the quiet dignity of rural Brittany through a striking synthesis of symbolism and early cloisonnism. Painted in 1888 during Bernard's Pont-Aven period, the work features Breton women in traditional coiffes rendered in flat, bold color planes bordered by dark contours – a revolutionary technique developed alongside Paul Gauguin that challenged academic norms. The figures' solemn expressions and rhythmic poses evoke timeless spiritual gravity, while the chromatic harmonies of indigo, ochre, and muted greens reflect Bernard's fascination with medieval stained glass and Japanese prints. As a seminal Post-Impressionist work, it bridges the decorative elegance of Art Nouveau with the emotional intensity of Symbolism, offering a cornerstone for understanding the evolution of modern art through its rejection of naturalism in favor of emotional and decorative truth.
For contemporary spaces, "Breton Women" makes a compelling statement piece in rooms embracing organic modern or Japonisme aesthetics. Its vertical composition suits narrow walls near entryways or studies, with an ideal display height of 1.5 meters from floor to center. Pair the artwork with warm, earthy textiles like flax linen or cerused oak furniture to complement its matte, subdued palette. In offices, frame it in slender black walnut to echo the painting’s contours while maintaining professional sophistication; alternatively, a gilded float frame would accentuate its medieval inspirations in a luxe sitting room. The 73 × 60 cm original scale works best as a focal point – avoid overcrowding nearby surfaces, letting its symbolic gravity command attention. Lighting should be diffuse and warm (2700-3000K) to preserve the delicate balance between its vivid flat colors and somber emotional tone.
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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.
