Lilyth
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Frits Van Den Berghe's Lilyth 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
In "Lilyth" (1926), Frits Van Den Berghe masterfully blends Symbolist mysticism with Expressionist vigor, creating a haunting yet mesmerizing portrait that embodies 1920s European avant-garde spirit. The painting depicts a femme fatale with hypnotic almond-shaped eyes against a swirling, dreamlike background where organic forms melt into geometric fragments, reflecting Van Den Berghe's transition from Impressionism to magical realism. As a key member of Belgium's Latem School, the artist injects psychological tension through distorted anatomy and acidic color contrasts—the figure's pallid flesh tones clash dramatically with emerald-green shadows, while her claw-like hands suggest both vulnerability and menace. Located at MSK Ghent, this pivotal work represents the interwar period's fascination with Freudian subconscious and mythological archetypes. Its visual language profoundly influenced later Surrealists while maintaining distinctly Flemish narrative traditions.
For contemporary interiors, "Lilyth" commands attention best in moody, intellectual spaces. Hang this 90×70cm canvas in a walnut-paneled study or a boutique hotel lobby where its supernatural aura can resonate. Pair with 1920s Art Deco furnishings—geometric bronze sconces or macassar ebony side tables—to echo its angular background motifs. The painting's eerie palette works magically with deep teal walls (Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue) or against tactile materials like bouclé wool upholstery. In minimalist offices, float-frame it opposite Eileen Gray's spiral-screen reproductions to create dynamic tension. Smaller giclée reproductions (scaled to 60×45cm) make compelling focal points above mid-century credenzas when grouped with Giacometti-inspired bronzes. Always illuminate with adjustable spotlights to heighten the mesmerizing color transitions from putty-white to sulfury yellow in the figure’s complexion.
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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.
