Venus Et Adonis
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ker Xavier Roussel's Venus Et Adonis 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
Ker Xavier Roussel's Venus et Adonis exemplifies the Nabi movement's poetic synthesis of mythology and modern aesthetics. Painted circa 1908-1914 during Roussel's mature period, this tempera work immerses viewers in an enchanted woodland where the glowing nude Venus tenderly interacts with Adonis amid stylized foliage. The composition breathes with flat planes of luminous color—ochre, emerald, and celestial blue—arranged in rhythmic patterns that recall Gauguin's cloisonnism while anticipating Matisse's decorative exuberance. As a founding Nabi member alongside Bonnard and Vuillard, Roussel elevated this mythological scene beyond literal representation, transforming it into a symbolic tapestry where color harmonies convey emotional resonance rather than naturalistic depth. The work occupies a pivotal place in Post-Impressionist history, embodying the Nabis' mission to merge fine art with decorative principles while reinventing classical themes through a modernist lens.
For contemporary interiors, Venus et Adonis would command attention as a statement piece in spaces favoring organic modernism or Arts & Crafts aesthetics. Its ideal dimensions (approximately 81 × 100 cm) suit placement above a linear console in an entryway or as a focal point in a study with warm oak shelving. The painting's dominant earth tones harmonize beautifully with Farrow & Ball's "Babouche" yellow walls or deep "Hague Blue" paneling, while its mythic theme pairs elegantly with sinuous Art Nouveau furniture or Christopher Dresser-inspired ceramics. In minimalist offices, a framed giclée print could energize neutral spaces when flanked by tactile materials like woven rattan lamps or hammered brass bookends. The work's vertical format creates sophisticated vignettes when hung at eye-level alongside smaller Nabi sketches, maintaining 8-10 inches between frames for visual breathing room. Roussel's chromatic brilliance particularly shines in north-facing rooms where its warm palette compensates for cooler light.
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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.
