Demi-nu Etendu Sur Un Sofa, 1906
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri Charles Manguin's Demi-nu Etendu Sur Un Sofa, 1906 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
Demi-nu Étendu sur un Sofa (1906) by Henri Charles Manguin radiates with sensual vitality and chromatic brilliance, embodying the exuberant spirit of Fauvism. The reclining female figure—rendered in warm peach tones against jewel-toned drapery—melts into her crimson sofa, her relaxed posture conveying intimate serenity. Manguin, a close associate of Matisse, employs unmodulated planes of vermilion, emerald, and sapphire blue, celebrating color as an emotional force rather than descriptive tool. Created during Fauvism’s zenith, this work exemplifies the movement’s radical departure from naturalism, prioritizing primal luminosity over academic precision. Though less renowned than peers like Derain, Manguin’s mastery of harmonious dissonance—seen in the juxtaposition of the figure’s muted flesh against vibrating backgrounds—solidifies his role as a crucial color theorist within early modernism. The painting’s domestic voyeurism also bridges Impressionist interiors and Matisse’s later odalisques, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of modernist intimacy.
For interiors, this masterpiece demands a space that echoes its audacious elegance. Ideal for a study or lounge, position it against deep charcoal walls or olive-green paneling to amplify its radiant palette. Pair with streamlined Art Deco furnishings—a Macassar ebony console or circular brass mirror—to balance its expressive strokes. The 55×46 cm typical dimensions suit intimate nooks; enlarge via museum-quality reproduction above a velvet settee echoing the sofa’s ruby tones. Introduce accents in Fauvist hues: citrine throw pillows, a cobalt lacquered side table, or a Gauguin-esque ceramic vase. Avoid competing patterns; let monolithic textures like rough linen curtains or matte stone surfaces ground its chromatic energy. In offices, it injects creative boldness—flank with black-and-white sketches to temper its intensity while maintaining modernist coherence.
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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.
