Astrid (folding Screen W/4 Panels)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Fanny Brate's Astrid (folding Screen W/4 Panels) 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
Astrid (Folding Screen with 4 Panels) by Swedish painter Fanny Brate (1861–1940) is a captivating example of late 19th-century Scandinavian interior painting. Created in 1900, this work reflects Brate's signature style blending realism with sentimental domesticity—a hallmark of Nordic genre painting during Sweden's National Romantic period. The four-panel folding screen format provides an intimate glimpse into bourgeois domestic life, depicting a young girl (presumably Brate's daughter Astrid) surrounded by cherished objects in a sunlit room. Brate's delicate brushwork renders textures with remarkable precision, from lace curtains to the patina of wooden furniture, while her soft, warm palette creates an atmosphere of nostalgic tenderness. Particularly noteworthy is how she elevates everyday scenes into poetic compositions, challenging traditional hierarchies in art that favored historical or mythological subjects. Today, this piece is recognized as an important document of Swedish cultural heritage, illustrating the evolving role of women artists and changing domestic aesthetics during Europe's Arts and Crafts movement.
For contemporary interiors, Astrid's harmonized earthy tones (ochre, cream, and muted greens) make it exceptionally versatile for both residential and professional spaces. In a study or home office, the four-panel division allows flexible placement—either fully extended as a room divider or arranged in L-shape behind a writing desk. Its 19th-century provenance pairs beautifully with mid-century modern furniture, where the painting's ornate details create pleasing contrast against clean-lined furnishings. For color coordination, pull accents from Brate's palette: linen upholstery echoing the creamy whites, forest green velvet cushions matching the foliage tones, or brass fixtures complementing the golden accents. Given typical Swedish folding screen dimensions (approximately 160cm tall when fully open), position it strategically to create intimate zones in loft spaces or as an artistic focal point flanked by potted fiddle-leaf figs. In corporate settings, it brings cultured warmth to executive suites when displayed alongside minimalist Scandinavian-designed furniture.
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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.
