Wounded Dove
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Icart's Wounded Dove 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 Louis Icart's poignant 1926 etching Wounded Dove, a melancholic beauty unfolds with exquisite Art Deco elegance. The delicate female subject, draped in translucent fabric, cradles an injured dove against her chest—a masterful allegory of vulnerability and compassion rendered through Icart's signature semi-realistic style. Executed during the peak of his career in Paris, this work exemplifies the artist's virtuosic charbonnel etching technique, where precise linework dances with luminous washes of color to create sensual texture. As a leading figure in 1920s-30s "Parisian School" prints, Icart bridged Rococo romanticism with modern eroticism—Wounded Dove encapsulates this duality through symbolic tenderness contrasted against the bold, geometric influences of the Jazz Age. The piece remains highly collectible today, celebrated for its emotional narrative that transcends typical Art Deco glamour to reveal deeper humanity.
When displaying Wounded Dove, position it as a focal point in softly lit spaces—a bedroom alcove or executive office lounge—where its intimate scale (typically 15x20 inches) invites close contemplation. Frame it in a slender ebony wood moulding with gold leaf inner detailing to echo the etching’s warm sepia tones, while maintaining period authenticity. For wall color, pair with muted sage green or dove gray to intensify the artwork’s ethereal glow without competing. In contemporary settings, balance its ornate detail by anchoring nearby furniture with clean lines; in classic interiors, complement with gilded mirrors or lacquered East Asian cabinets for cross-cultural Art Deco harmony. As the subject’s draped fabric flows diagonally, flank with vertical elements like floor lamps or slender vases to create dynamic visual rhythm. The subdued palette makes it versatile for spaces needing contemplative elegance rather than dramatic contrast.
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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.
