Aries
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis B. Davis's Aries 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
"Aries" by Louis B. Davis bursts with celestial energy, its bold geometric forms and dynamic composition embodying the pioneering spirit of American Art Deco. Created circa 1928, this gouache and ink masterpiece depicts the zodiacal ram through intersecting arcs and crystalline planes awash in luminous amber, slate blue, and metallic gold – a visual symphony of Jazz Age optimism. Davis distilled machine-age aesthetics with medieval zodiac symbolism, achieving rare alchemy between modernity and mysticism. As a leading figure in the 1920s American design movement, his works bridged commercial illustration and fine art, with "Aries" representing a pinnacle of symbolic abstraction that influenced later Streamline Moderne. The painting's fusion of esoteric imagery with crisp Bauhaus-influenced geometry positions it as a significant transitional work between decorative arts and modernist painting.
When displaying "Aries" in contemporary interiors, its warm metallics demand strategic placement – consider north-facing offices where golden tones counteract cold light, or modernist living rooms as a focal point above low-slung leather sofas. The 24x18 inch original scale suits compact gallery walls beautifully, though high-quality reproductions could be enlarged for dramatic impact in double-height spaces. Pair with matte black frames to intensify its celestial glow, or float-mount within brass trim for Art Deco authenticity. Complement its geometry with Eileen Gray side tables or Noguchi lamps, while maintaining neutral wall colors (Farrow & Ball's "Drop Cloth" works perfectly) to let the painting's cosmic energy dominate. For color echoes, introduce burnt orange throw pillows or lapis lazuli bookends, creating cohesive sophistication without competing with Davis' masterful chromatic balance.
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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.
