Two Deer
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Knud Merrild's Two Deer 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 the poetic stillness of Knud Merrild’s Two Deer, a dreamlike Nordic landscape unfolds. Painted in 1942 during the artist's California exile, this surrealist work blends Scandinavian folk art motifs with modernist abstraction. The two slender deer, rendered in graceful, elongated forms, stand amid a muted symphony of earthy ochres, soft blues, and ghostly whites—a signature of Merrild’s "biomorphic abstraction." Their delicate silhouettes evoke both fragility and resilience, mirroring the artist’s own émigré experience. A pioneer of automatism in Scandinavia, Merrild bridged European surrealism and American modernism; this painting, now in the National Gallery of Denmark, reflects his unique position as a cultural mediator. The work’s ethereal quality and symbolic depth place it among his most celebrated pieces, embodying mid-century transatlantic avant-garde dialogues.
For interior spaces, Two Deer’s tranquil yet sophisticated palette makes it a versatile choice. In a minimalist Scandinavian-style living room, opt for a medium-sized giclée print (around 24”x36”) above a teak sideboard to harmonize with organic textures like linen or rattan. The soft blues pair elegantly with Farrow & Ball’s "Pale Powder" walls, while the ochres subtly tie into leather accents. For a home office, a smaller framed version could anchor a gallery wall among black-and-white modernist sketches, reinforcing its surrealist lineage. Avoid cluttering nearby decor—let its spacious composition breathe. In corporate settings, install it in a lounge area with muted furniture to echo its meditative calm, balancing mid-century aesthetics with contemporary functionality.
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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.
