The Peacock Fan
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henry Thomas Schafer's The Peacock Fan 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
The Peacock Fan by Henry Thomas Schafer (1854–1938) is a mesmerizing late 19th-century Orientalist masterpiece that captures the allure of exoticism through lush textures and sumptuous colors. This oil painting depicts an elegant woman holding a resplendent peacock-feather fan against vibrant drapery, embodying the Victorian era's fascination with Eastern aesthetics. Schafer's meticulous brushwork renders the iridescent fan feathers with near-photorealistic detail, while the warm amber glow enveloping the scene creates an atmosphere of intimate luxury. As a prime example of Anglo-Orientalist decorative painting, it bridges Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail with Aesthetic Movement's "art for art's sake" philosophy. Though less documented than contemporaries like Alma-Tadema, Schafer's works were highly prized for their technical brilliance and contributed to the popularization of japonisme motifs in European interior design during the 1880–1910 period.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork lends opulent charm to traditional or eclectic settings. Consider hanging the original 24×20 inch canvas (or museum-quality reproduction) in a dining room with emerald green walls, where the fan's jewel tones can resonate with crystal decanters and gilt-framed mirrors. In modern offices, balance its ornate qualities by pairing with sleek black lacquer furniture and minimalist brass lighting fixtures. The painting's rich palette harmonizes beautifully with burgundy leather armchairs or turquoise velvet drapes - incorporate these accent colors sparingly to avoid overwhelming interiors. Position the work at eye level (57–60 inches from floor to center) in spaces with warm 2700K lighting to amplify its golden undertones. Smaller gilded frames enhance its decorative appeal for powder rooms or entryways, while wider matting in cream tones suits formal sitting rooms.
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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.
