Butterfly (holland/catania/isen 49)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Icart's Butterfly (holland/catania/isen 49) 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
Louis Icart's "Butterfly (Holland/Catania/Isen 49)" exemplifies the French artist's signature Art Deco elegance, blending sensuality with refined technique. Created during the 1920s-1930s golden age of decorative arts, the etching captures a fashionable woman in diaphanous attire chasing butterflies—a recurring motif symbolizing beauty's fleeting nature in Icart's oeuvre. The composition radiates lyrical movement through meticulous cross-hatching that creates luminous skin tones against delicately suggested backgrounds, showcasing Icart's mastery of drypoint etching combined with hand-coloring. As one of the most collected printmakers of his era, Icart bridged commercial popularity with artistic merit, making this work representative of Art Deco's democratization of luxury while reflecting Japonisme influences through kimono-like drapery.
For contemporary interiors, this piece shines in spaces balancing vintage glamour and modern minimalism. Ideal above a creamy velvet sofa or paired with brushed brass lighting fixtures, its 49cm height suggests display in intimate areas like boudoirs, executive offices, or gallery walls alongside complementary black-and-white etchings. The soft peach and ivory palette harmonizes beautifully with sage green walls or rose quartz textiles, while gold frames intensify its gilded age charm. In corporate settings, position it strategically near reception areas to convey sophistication—its butterfly motif subtly symbolizes transformation, making it particularly meaningful for creative industries. For proper visual balance, maintain at least 60cm clearance on either side when hung at eye level (approximately 145-150cm from floor), allowing its intricate details to captivate viewers appropriately.
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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.
