Nymph Aux Deux Amours
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ker Xavier Roussel's Nymph Aux Deux Amours 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
"Nymph Aux Deux Amours" by Ker Xavier Roussel, a notable figure of the Nabis movement, is a dreamlike ode to mythological reverie. Painted circa 1908-1910, this tempera work exemplifies Roussel's signature blend of Symbolist mysticism and Post-Impressionist flattened forms. The composition unfolds like a woodland idyll, where a reclining nymph—radiant in peachy flesh tones—is attended by two cupid-like amours amidst a tapestry of undulating foliage in jewel-like greens and blues. Roussel's technique, with its mosaic-like brushstrokes and anti-naturalistic palette, bridges Pierre Bonnard's intimacy with Gustav Klimt's decorative grandeur. As a key transitional piece between 19th-century Symbolism and early Modernism, its value lies in transforming mythological subjects into chromatic symphonies that influenced Matisse's Fauvist landscapes. The painting’s delicate balance of eroticism and innocence made it emblematic of the Nabis' quest to elevate decorative arts to fine art status.
For interior applications, this masterpiece thrives in spaces seeking poetic sophistication. Its 65 × 81 cm dimensions command attention above a Louis XVI-style console or within a wood-paneled study, where gold-leaf frames dramatize the gilded accents in the nymph’s hair. The dominant teal and emerald tones partner elegantly with velvet upholstery in burnt orange or mustard—colors extracted from the amours’ wings. In minimalist offices, a large-scale giclée print could energize a neutral wall near Eames lounge chairs, the painting’s organic curves mirroring mid-century organic design. For lighting, diffuse gallery LEDs will enhance the tempera’s matte luminosity without glare. Avoid overcrowding; this narrative-rich work demands a 1.5-meter sightline clearance to appreciate its intricate patterning—ideal for meditation nooks or executive suite vestibules where its mythological escapism sparks conversation.
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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.
